Genius of Photography.

He started photography in his teens, and at the age of 16 he left school and went on a three-month journey around Ireland. These travels resulted in his first book, 32 Counties. In 1992, Wylie became a nominee of the Magnum Photo's agency and he became a full member in 1998, one of the youngest ever members of Magnum. Since 2000, Wylie has completed various photographic and film projects exploring the religious identity, history, and the concept of territory, especially in Northen ireland during the troubles, post-ceasefire. His work has expanded over the years, and concentrates on the Architecture of Conflict.

In 2010 he was a shortlisted artist for the Deutsche Borse Photography prize. His photographic work has been included in exhibitions at venues including the Irish museum of modern art in Dublin.