Proof 15 puts a notable twist on the formula with artists from Gallery 44's inaugural artist residency, featuring the work of Keesic Douglas and Susan Blight, both emerging photo-based aboriginal artists. Even though the exhibition retains its free, spontaneous spirit, with the inclusion of Douglas and Blight a subtle energy permeates the show, informed by the performative style and sly wit both artists share.
 

Susan Blight,  Self-Portrait with my Kobe Bryant T-shirt, chromogenic print, 2008

Susan Blight was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and is a member of Couchiching First Nation. She received an MFA from the University of Windsor (2007), a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography (2004) and a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies (1999) from the University of Manitoba. Blight’s most recent photographic and video work focuses on the interplay between autobiographical narrative and fictional nuance.