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Stephen Waddell is a patient artist focused on the depiction and contemplation of sight. His work, while not the oldest or most significant form of art, is stable and rich in possibilities, drawing inspiration from masters like Velázquez, Cézanne, and Manet. Waddell's photographs, often taken surreptitiously in public spaces, emphasize notation and suggestion, capturing people in their labor, leisure, and solitude without digital alteration. An exceptional colorist, he has a deep, chemical understanding of color both in painting and through his camera lens. Unlike painters, photographers like Waddell must accept colors as they are, but he skillfully composes with them. The photographs featured were primarily taken in Germany, with additional works from Japan, Italy, France, Vancouver, and Lebanon, showcasing Waddell's artistic journey. Born in 1968 in Vancouver, he was influenced by his artist parents and studied under Jeff Wall at Simon Fraser University. Initially using photography as a preparatory tool for painting, he fully embraced it by the late 1990s. His work has been widely exhibited and is included in international collections. After a decade in Berlin, he returned to Vancouver, where he continues to create.