Emergence at Graffiti Gallery
June 6 - August 25
Winnipeg Artists: Sydney Caldwell, Colleen Simard, Sharyn Gutierrez, Mae Desmond, Margot Morrish and Maria Martin, to exhibit new work at Graffiti Gallery
WINNIPEG, June 6, 2025 – Graffiti Gallery is pleased to present Emergence
Showcasing six recent U of M fine art graduates, Emergence brings together a diverse range of artworks created by the artists during their time at the U of M School of Fine Arts.
Emergence brings together six contemporary artists whose practices delve into identity, memory, environment, and transformation. Through painting, mixed media, found objects, digital manipulation, and installation, their work explores the complexities of personal and collective experience. Themes of masculinity, migration, consumerism, Indigenous futurism, and emotional landscapes surface through bold visual languages and imaginative storytelling.
Each artist offers a distinct perspective—whether examining gender through surreal classicism, honoring the land with foraged materials, imagining Indigenous futures, or reflecting on the emotional weight of personal possessions. Grounded in material experimentation and cultural memory, these works reach toward the speculative and abstract. Together, they form a rich tapestry of contemporary expression, where vulnerability, connection, and resilience converge.
Exhibition opening: June 6, 7-10pm
Artist Talk: June 6, 8pm
Music: DJ Majuice
On display until August, 25
Graffiti Art Programming Inc. facilitates low barrier youth-led community programming in the North End and Downtown of Winnipeg that promotes social engagement through the arts.