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.

A handful of summer Beautiful, ripe strawberries, hand-picked after a season of careful cultivation.

A handful of summer

Jamie Bell Jun 29, 2025

The moment has arrived! The first batches of strawberries are ripening, and all the hard work and...

Chives in Full Glory Vibrant purple chive blossoms in full bloom at the Living Lab, offering a beautiful subject for photography and adding to the richness of the community garden.

Vibrant purple chive blossoms in full bloom at the Living Lab, offering a beautiful subject for photography and adding to the richness of the community garden.

Chives in Full Glory

Jamie Bell Jun 25, 2025

Living Lab chives bloom, offering vibrant photography subjects. Our arts-integrated project highlights sustainable herbs and nature connections.

The White Admiral A magnificent White Admiral butterfly rests on a gravel path in Northern Ontario, showcasing its distinctive black wings with broad white bands and touches of orange.

A magnificent White Admiral butterfly rests on a gravel path in Northern Ontario, showcasing its distinctive black wings with broad white bands and touches of orange.

The White Admiral

Jamie Bell Jun 24, 2025

The White Admiral, a stunning butterfly, is identifiable by its black wings with prominent white bands.

Pollinators Get to Work A close-up view reveals the intricate work of a bumblebee on a raspberry flower, a vital interaction for pollination and the health of our local berry crops.

A close-up view reveals the intricate work of a bumblebee on a raspberry flower, a vital interaction for pollination and the health of our local berry crops.

Pollinators Get to Work

Jamie Bell Jun 24, 2025

What's buzzing in the patch? Raspberry flowers, busy bees, and future berry delights.

Wild Columbine A vibrant Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) in its natural habitat near Dryden, Ontario. This photograph, part of our summer project documenting local plants, captures the flower's distinctive red and yellow beauty.

Wild Columbine

Jamie Bell Jun 20, 2025

Wild Columbine in Ontario: See striking red and yellow blooms on this native woodland beauty.

Hairy Honeysuckle A vibrant Hairy Honeysuckle (Lonicera hirsuta) in its natural glory near Dryden, Ontario. This photo, part of our summer project documenting local plants, highlights the striking golden blooms of this beautiful native vine.

Hairy Honeysuckle

Jamie Bell Jun 19, 2025

A Golden Embrace in the North One of our projects this summer is focusing on documenting the...

Chives: More Than Just an Herb A vibrant, purple chive blossom bursts forth in a delicate, globe-like cluster of tiny florets, a beautiful and edible jewel in the garden. Set against a dense backdrop of their slender, emerald-green, and onion-scented stalks, this blooming stage signifies a healthy, well-established plant.

A vibrant, purple chive blossom bursts forth in a delicate, globe-like cluster of tiny florets, a beautiful and edible jewel in the garden. Set against a dense backdrop of their slender, emerald-green, and onion-scented stalks, this blooming stage signifies a healthy, well-established plant.

Chives: More Than Just an Herb

Jamie Bell Jun 16, 2025

These pretty purple chive blooms defy expectations. They transform gardens, flavor dishes, spark creativity, and simplify home...

Whispers on the Wind A universe in miniature, each wispy parachute poised for flight, carrying the promise of new life. This macro photograph captures the breathtaking intricacy of a dandelion seed head, highlighting the delicate balance and extraordinary design within nature's unassuming wonders.

A universe in miniature, each wispy parachute poised for flight, carrying the promise of new life. This macro photograph captures the breathtaking intricacy of a dandelion seed head, highlighting the delicate balance and extraordinary design within nature's unassuming wonders.

Whispers on the Wind

Jamie Bell Jun 11, 2025

See the inherent beauty of dandelions, their intricate seed heads, and their crucial role in supporting pollinators...

The Purple Iris Behold the exquisite beauty of a purple iris in full bloom. Its velvety falls, adorned with intricate veining and a striking golden beard, unfurl gracefully, showcasing nature's meticulous artistry.

Behold the exquisite beauty of a purple iris in full bloom. Its velvety falls, adorned with intricate veining and a striking golden beard, unfurl gracefully, showcasing nature's meticulous artistry.

The Purple Iris

Jamie Bell Jun 10, 2025

Simply Stunning: Diving into the Beauty of the Purple Iris Bloom There’s something incredibly captivating about an...

Painted Saw Blade Artistry The jagged edges of a saw blade frame a tranquil landscape of mountains, forests, and rivers in this unique artwork by Tanya McArthur from Dryden.