Shapeshifter: Brody Burns (Closing Reception)

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The 525 presents their third solo exhibition: Shapeshifter, by Cree artist Brody Burns.

Shapeshifter uncovers facets of the artist's life that represent change. Burns shares his stories through a series of large-scale paintings embellished by Artificial Intelligence, and explores how the hardships of change can be navigated from a place of hope.

Shapeshifter is curated in collaboration with Curatorial Director Rowen Dinsmore and Guest Curator Hailey Weber.

Event Details

This ticket is for the Closing Reception of Shapeshifter. There will be an artist talk and walkthrough from 7:00pm-7:30pm to gain insight about Brody's work and practice. This will be an evening of community connection and celebration.

• Doors open at 6:00pm.
• Food & drink available for purchase.

*please note that there is a limited number of discounted tickets, and ticket prices will increase as the event nears closer.

About The Artist

Brody Burns is a recent graduate from the Master of Fine Arts program at the University of Saskatchewan, having previously obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2019. He is a member of the James Smith Cree Nation in Treaty 6 territory, and lives in his hometown of Saskatoon as a full-time artist. Brody is represented by Assiniboia Art Gallery in Regina, SK, as well as having work displayed at Alt Haus in Saskatoon. His artwork has made its way west across Canada, appearing in a mural in Victoria, BC (2024), a temporary mural for the AKA/ Paved Arts window display (2024) and travelling as far as France and New Zealand.

Community Partners

We're incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of our community sponsors, especially 9 Mile Legacy Brewing Co. and Stumbletown Distilling, who have been with us since the early days. Building intentional partnerships is a core value at The 525, and we truly appreciate their commitment to fostering a thriving arts community in Saskatoon. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the team at SIGA and Dakota Dunes Casino for recognizing the value of the "Shapeshifter" exhibition and supporting this important showcase of Indigenous art and culture.