‘I’ve always loved expressing myself through art and this exhibition is a chance to share that part of me with the world’

Young forward Cody Weightman’s creative outlet is the centrepiece of an art exhibition in Fitzroy that features contributions from Christian Petracca Izak Rankine.

Western Bulldogs star Cody Weightman is known for his creativity on the football field, but will showcase his off-field talent this weekend at exclusive art exhibition Beyond The Game.

The 23-year-old is displaying his creativity at the charity event, hosted by At The Above gallery in Fitzroy.

The exhibition will be launched with Melbourne midfielder Christian Petracca cooking up signature dishes for visitors, while Adelaide’s Izak Rankine will show off his musical talent.

Cody Weightman is showcasing his art at a gallery and concept space in Fitzroy. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

The exhibit is open to the public from August 30 to September 1. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Weightman’s art is a combination of realism, surrealism and modern art across the themes of NBA, NFL, skateboarding, surfing, boxing, UFC and golf.

He said art had always been a huge part of his life and a “creative outlet” from elite-level football.

“I’ve always loved expressing myself through art and this exhibition is a chance to share that part of me with the world,” Weightman said.

Weightman says art has always been a huge part of his life. Picture: Getty

“I’m finding out how many AFL and AFLW players are doing really cool things off-field as a creative outlet”.

All featured artworks at the exhibition are for sale, with proceeds to the Make-A-Wish foundation.

DETAILS: Beyond The Game exhibition, At the Above, Gertrude St, Fitzroy from August 30 to September 1.