Ian Wallace OC RCA (born 1943) is a British-born Canadian artist, living and working in Vancouver, British Columbia.
He is known for juxtaposing monochrome painting and photography in a way that problematizes the differences between the two mediums, referencing aesthetic and social issues through themes of the studio, the museum and the street.
[3] During that time, Wallace became involved with Vancouver's artistic scene as a musician and poet while also exploring an interest in Conceptual art.
As a professor, he has had a significant role in shaping the contemporary art scene and advised artist, such as Kelly Wood.
[4] Through his emphasis on the importance of a knowledge of art history, his support for visiting artist programs, and his progressive courses that examined the common history of various media including film, photography, and painting, Wallace influenced a generation of artists emerging from the Vancouver scene, including members of the so-called Vancouver School of artists, Jeff Wall, Ken Lum, Stan Douglas, Roy Arden and Rodney Graham.