Brody Burns is a Cree artist from James Smith Treaty 6 Territory currently residing in Saskatoon. Brody completed his Masters of Fine Arts at the University of Saskatchewan in September 2023, showcasing upwards of 30 pieces in his graduating exhibition, “No Words Necessary.” Brody’s work explores the visualization of spirit and energy using abstract paintings done in acrylic, oil, and augmented reality. Digital media has allowed Brody to go beyond paintings to reimagine concepts such as Traditional Knowledge while representing a combined perspective of Spirit and Science through abstract forms and color. Brody has received a number of awards from the University of Saskatchewan including the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Grant, the Graduate Teaching Fellowship, the Ohpinamake Award, as well as the Graduate Scholarship Award. In addition to his MFA, Brody holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan.