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Spirit of the Forest

By Christian Barreno, located at Oskayak High School.

“Wolves often evoke strength and survival, but they also carry the memory of the landscape they walk in. The patterns of its fur captures beauty and many stories of the forest. Acrylic painting.”

Cristian is a visual artist born and raised in Guatemala where he created his first oil and acrylic paintings. His artwork often pays tribute to his roots by using bright colors and creative patterns and compositions. Many of his creations are semi-realistic landscapes or wildlife. He also paints portraits that celebrate the legacy and culture of many familiar faces.

Some of his work is part of the art collection at First Nations University of Canada. He has been part of multiple community projects and is always interested in learning new art forms such as carving and sculpting. He is always willing to challenge himself to new projects and continues to learn from his personal work and from other artists who inspire him every day.

SoulStreet at Dawn

By Daniel Syrnick, located beside Odla.

“SoulStreet at Dawn” is a living depiction of Broadway Avenue, as if the street itself rose up and began to dance. Showcasing keystone buildings and representing the vibrant and colourful community in the form of a Broadway deity. The inspiration for the piece comes from the life and soul that one can feel within the neighbourhood and wanting to represent that spirit into a being. “SoulStreet at Dawn” attempts to literally embody the essence of Broadway and all of its cultural and historical relevance; The beautiful architecture, the music and arts scene, its cultural diversity, and the vibrant and colourful energy felt when walking its streets.”

Daniel “DanDan” Syrnick is a Saskatoon based visual graphic artist. He works primarily as a graphic designer, illustrator, and painter with a scope of work including: album artwork, animation, poster design, clothing design, comics, and murals. He maintains an eclectic approach to art creation and pursues knowledge and experience in many artistic fields to inform his practice and style – which could be described as pop-surrealist interpretations of the world, through a colourful, sometimes cartoonish lens. DanDan also co-owns/operates, designs, and artistically directs for the clothing and art company Bedtime Corporation.

Sunrise Pigeons

By Nikki Sirett, located beside Subway.

“While doing my 100 Days of Chalk project, I drew a large pigeon on the corner of Broadway and 12th one day as the sun was rising. No matter the time of day, people almost always pass by and stop to chat, but Pigeon Day was a particularly busy morning. People going to yoga classes, setting up an art project, walking their dogs, going for a run. It was a great illustration of how vibrant and alive Broadway is, even before most people are up and about, and how encouraging the street is of activity and creativity. In addition to being my go-to street for gift shopping, Broadway is home to one of my favourite movie theatres, an excellent art gallery, a record store that always introduces me to new weird music, and of course, many many pigeons.”

Nikki Sirett is a Saskatchewan-based artist originally from Vancouver, BC. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Emily Carr University of Art and Design in 2015, and moved to Saskatoon in 2021. Since coming to the prairies, her work has been featured in several group and solo exhibitions, including twice at Nuit Blanche YXE and at the Gallery at Frances Morrison Central Library in Saskatoon. She has also become well-known for her large public sidewalk chalk drawings. While working primarily in acrylic paint and ink, Nikki is always experimenting with materials and will use whatever makes sense for her ideas. A dabbler, a job-hopper, a re-starter, making art has consistently made sense for her.

Imooochi-Itayhtamun

By Aleksi Anseth, located behind Black Cat Tavern.

“Imoochi-Itayhtamun (Michif for “imagine”) is a fantastical rendering inspired by cross-cultural identity and queerness. It is a romantic piece using bright, warm colours to depict feelings of love and warmth. The two white bison contrast the warm background with confrontational gazes. The title is also an act of reclamation of identity through Michif language. The symbol of the white bison also offers a sense of hope, and is an iconic motif for the prairies and Indigenous peoples.”

Aleksi Ann is a lesbian, Métis artist whose work bridges Métis, queer, rural, and pop culture often utilizing bright colours. She has shown in galleries across Saskatchewan, as well as installed her first public art mural in 2024. Ann has spent a lot of time in the Broadway district while living in Saskatoon to attend University. She also met her partner at Broadway’s iconic Vinyl Diner and has a sentimental attachment to the district which has influenced and inspired her work.

James Smith Cree Nation

By Brody Burns , located beside Purity Fly Co.

“This painting, James Smith Cree Nation is dedicated to my home community, and to all those that were affected by the tragic event that took place on September 4, 2022. There are no words to describe the feelings of this experience. The design is based off the orange grandmother scarf. The orbs represent the people that have survived the attacks. The flowers represent the ones that have gone to the spirit world: Thomas Burns, Carol burns, Gregory Burns, Lydia Gloria Burns, Bonnie Goodvoice-Burns, Lana Head, Christian Head, Robert Sanders, Wesley Petterson and Earl Burns Sr. I hope that this painting shows the love, strength m and beauty of the people from James Smith Cree Nation.”

Brody Burns is a Cree artist from Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Art had taken the form of graffiti and illustration in his teens and during elementary and high school he was always doodling in class. He didn’t realize at the time that it would lead to something bigger. During Brody’s time at the University of Saskatchewan, he began to take art more seriously. He started to combine Indigenous ways of knowing with concepts in psychology and other fields of study. Spirituality, energy, and vibration are at the core of his artwork. Says Brody “I’m interested in representing a combined perspective of Spirit and Science through abstract forms and colour.”

Underneath

By Jaymie Raefta Stachyruk , located beside The Broadway Collective.

“We lift a leaf and unveil this little world hidden away underneath the foliage. Silly little characters/creatures turn towards us, just as shocked to see us peaking in! Are they bugs? Animals? Are we imagining them? Some of them are chatting, some of them are dancing, others are lifting weights. A silly little world hidden underneath.“

Jaymie Raefta grew up on the prairies making forts, scribbling, doodling and daydreaming mostly. Going on long wandering walks, inventing silly little characters and imaginary worlds. Now they take these influences into animation, textile and illustration projects as an in-house designer and freelance illustrator/designer in Saskatoon, SK.

Maisy Daisy

By Jane Reväe Mcwhirter, located behind The Broadway Theatre.

“Maisy Daisy, the charming floral humanoid, enjoys tea with her baby bouquet on a sunny afternoon. In her quest to reconnect with third spaces—those comfortable spots beyond home and work— she sits, sips tea, reads, people watches and tries to take a break from the daily grind.  This moment is further enhanced by the company of two delightful, plump pigeons cooing sweetly nearby. The iconic Broadway poster stand in the background showcases several posters for upcoming sales, artistic events, and fun flyers.”

Jane Reväe McWhirter (she/her) is a visual artist from Saskatoon, SK, Treaty 6 Territory. Jane received her BFA in Studio Arts from Concordia University in Montreal, majoring in painting and ceramics but exploring everything from embroidery to sound-based installation. Jane uses art as an outlet, exploring various mediums while channelling emotion into her work. She explores themes of healing, vulnerability, connection, growth, overcoming trauma, living with mental health issues, feminism, floral and fauna. Her soft, spooky styles can be seen in various mediums, including pottery, paintings, prints, stationary, etc. She is an Exhibit Designer for the Western Development Museum and the Curator for Nuit Blanche Saskatoon.
“Born and raised in Saskatoon, I spent much of my life on Broadway; I lived in the area and frequently visited Broadway shops, restaurants, festivals, theatre, galleries, and more. I’ve spent many hours in cafes working on art or projects and often take people from out of town for lunch on Broadway.”

Mosaic Birch Tree

By Jasmina Charleston, located behind UNA Pizza.

“The artwork is based off observations in nature, a birch tree with a mosaic of colours behind it, almost like a stained-glass window. The birch tree is a symbol of rebirth, new beginnings and growth. It is seen as a sacred tree or a tree of life in different mythologies. It grows throughout Canada and North America, and the paper birch specifically has been used in weaving and used for writing paper. The roots are the foundation of the tree and signify the First Nations unceded lands upon which modern Canada now stands, as well as the people and culture of these First Nations. These rich and vibrant cultures root the tree and give it a base from which the tree grows. The emergent branches above echo the future of this land, including a myriad of immigrant cultures as well as still the First Nations whose culture we are unearthing and relearning about.”

Jasmina’s first love (besides animals) was putting pencil to paper. Her kindergarten teacher noticed this and wrote that she had a “special ability in art” in her report card. There were a lot of detailed stories she had in her mind as a shy child, as she had a flourishing imagination. She had to share her art with the world. It’s taken many years for her to build the confidence to do so! She has always been interested in enriching a city’s visual landscape with her art.

The View

By JingLu Zhao, located behind Jump.ca.

“The View”, started as charcoal sketch, and then painted with acrylic and oil. Through the process of creating this piece, JingLu thought a lot about landscape and place. In the painting, she included a cityscape from Chengdu, China. Above that, she painted a playground inspired by the playground of Ecole Victoria School. Blending these two locations she consider to be her home, “The View” has personal meaning and reflects the places she feels connected to. JingLu’s youngest daughter Riia was the model for the painting.”

After JingLu got her MFA degrees from China and Japan, she taught Visual Art at Chengdu University until she moved to Canada in 2013, where she has focused on raising her children. Since 2021, JingLu has been drawing her children while they explore and learn. In her paintings, she captures some of this energy and curiosity, blending reality with imagination, and creating images that combine figuration and landscape, including references from her children’s Chinese and First Nations heritage.

Walking on Sunshine

By Shelley Hudson, located behind Cocktail.

“Broadway is a vibrant space where all types of people are welcomed. My characters are happy and feel quite at home in this cheery, all inclusive neighborhood. I wanted the piece to be uplifting and bright. Just another reason to come to Broadway and enjoy the festive atmosphere.“

Shelley is a Saskatoon girl whose artistic journey began as a child when her mother encouraged her talent and creativity by providing her with her first medium – India ink and a pen. She now works primarily in watercolor. Having a love of animals, Shelley often incorporates real and fictional animals into her work. In the fall of 2018, Shelley was invited to display her art at City Hospital. It was from this exhibition that she was then asked to show her art at two Saskatoon Art Galleries. This encouraged her to step out even further. She now has her artwork on a beer can and seed pack as well as receiving numerous awards.