Protest staged inside Violet King Henry plaza, Alberta Legislature grounds by local Albertans in response to the protests in Sukkur, Pakistan, against new canals on the Indus River, part of the Green Pakistan Initiative, which locals fear will divert water and cause droughts in Sindh province. Inspired by conversations with Pakistani voices and the echoes of Edmonton's Treaty 6 protests, this 13-minute work merges environmental themes with the cut-up technique—a reflection of the fractured realities and shared struggles that connect us all. This piece is an art form, seeking to amplify voices and draw attention to critical issues that span continents.
Attitudes are changing🍁US, 2016-2025
Troublemaker the coming storm
2025, Homme Made (XLife) Dundee Law
XLife
Top Three, Rare White Bird Art Gallery Visitors, 欢迎中国 🍁US
Art is Freedom - Listen Label
Painter's Quick-Drawn Conclusions.
Begins with an Idea, followed up by a Sketch.
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HBO, TV Series The Last of 🍁US, #Ableg, Closed Set, 2021-2022
2000 -2015, 9 Afghan Boys Gathering Firewood
Sunday March 23, Art Show and Tell, Old Strathcona.
Inspired by Chicago's Fashion Designer Virgil Abloh's words, 'The beauty about the art world... is that it has room for everyone to contribute,' I founded Citizen Free News in 2007 to highlight stories overlooked by mainstream media. I report on politics, environmental issues, and human rights, often transforming these stories into art. My paintings, which reflect the news of the day, are shared through public art shows that spark dialogue and build community connection.
With no press pass access to government halls, I listen and sketch in public galleries, creating 'Quick-Drawn Conclusions'—political cartoons inspired by debates and discussions. This process sharpens my focus and artistic skills, while my strength lies in connecting with people through storytelling, art, and listening. In doing so, I contribute as one citizen to the practice of free press in my community and help build a stronger democracy.
Last of the Alberta Caribou, Art Show & LISTEN Jasper National Park
Birds of a Feather Art Project
Doug Brinkman is a dedicated and intuitive artist whose creative journey is guided by social, environmental and political themes that evolve each year. For 2025, he explores the theme Birds of a Feather, delving into the profound connections, diversity, and unity that bind us. With decades of experience in intuitive art, Doug's approaches his craft with a unique mix of discipline and serendipity, letting the art unfold without a predefined map, much like a journey into the unknown. Having painted vivid post-apocalyptic landscapes and created deeply symbolic works, Doug’s art often resonates on a level that seems almost prophetic, offering insights into the world and human experience. This year’s theme promises to blend his signature introspection with vibrant imagery, inviting viewers and participants to explore the bonds of life through his intuitive lens. Through Birds of a Feather, Doug continues to celebrate the unplanned yet purposeful paths of his artistic process, creating a collection that reflects his personal growth and the threads of connection that unite us all.
