Jamie Bell

Jamie Bell is a Winnipeg-based interdisciplinary artist and strategist working at the intersection of media arts, community engagement, and public affairs. Among others, his work has been supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Manitoba Arts Council, and the OpenAI Researcher Access Program, with a focus on participatory media, strategic communications, and arts-based collaboration across northern and urban contexts.

Powering Northern Arts Innovation in progress! We're crafting a new platform to connect and uplift artists.

Powering Northern Arts

Jamie Bell July 8, 2025

New platform is redefining what's possible for artists in Canada's northern, rural, and Indigenous communities.

Enigma’s Rotors A full set of Enigma rotors, showcasing the sophisticated mechanics behind WWII's most famous cipher.

Enigma’s Rotors

Jamie Bell July 6, 2025

The Mechanical Brain: Rotor System of the Historic Enigma Cipher Beyond the familiar keyboard of an Enigma...

Drouillard Avenue Echoes That classic Drouillard Avenue look in Windsor. Old brick and a vibrant storefront speak to the street's enduring charm.

That classic Drouillard Avenue look in Windsor. Old brick and a vibrant storefront speak to the street's enduring charm.

Drouillard Avenue Echoes

Jamie Bell July 6, 2025

Drouillard Avenue in Windsor offers a unique look at historic Walkerville.

Old Signs of Winnipeg: Nutty Club The iconic "Nutty Club" ghost sign. A sweet piece of advertising and history painted on an old building.

Old Signs of Winnipeg: Nutty Club

Jamie Bell July 6, 2025

The famous "Nutty Club" for quality! An enduring piece of painted advertising in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Detroit River Nights That serene moment when the Detroit skyline lights up against a summer twilight sky. Perfect calm on the river.

Detroit River Nights

Jamie Bell July 5, 2025

The Detroit Riverfront transforms at dusk in summer.

Enigma: The Code Machine Every key on this Enigma Machine held wartime secrets. A close-up of cryptographic history.

Enigma: The Code Machine

Jamie Bell July 5, 2025

The Enigma Machine stands as a symbol of WWII cryptography. Its complex mechanism and history remain fascinating.

Alaska Highway Adventures The Fas Gas station in Haines Junction, Yukon, looking spectacular against the towering, snow-capped St. Elias Mountains. This stunning view was captured while walking along the Alaska Highway.

The Fas Gas station in Haines Junction, Yukon, looking spectacular against the towering, snow-capped St. Elias Mountains. This stunning view was captured while walking along the Alaska Highway.

Alaska Highway Adventures

Jamie Bell July 5, 2025

Even a simple gas station becomes spectacular against this stunning backdrop.

Main Street Treasures Our visits to downtown pawn shops and thrift stores offer a true urban adventure.

Main Street Treasures

Jamie Bell July 4, 2025

Main Street's pawn shops and thrift stores hold countless stories and unexpected treasures.

Winnipeg’s Enduring Ghost Signs More than just old ads, these ghost signs across Winnipeg's historic buildings tell unique stories of a vibrant commercial heritage.