Born and raised in Baghdad, Iraq, Muhib Sahion (He/Him) is a mixed-media artist based in Toronto, Ontario. He recently earned his BFA in Drawing and Painting from OCAD University, and makes work that explores themes of memory, identity, diaspora and suppressed trauma. Inspired by his heritage, language, and life experiences, he creates abstract/figure paintings and installations that celebrate his culture and identity. Influenced by his experiences of the war at a young age, his goal is to utilize his artistic expression as a means to document the profound impact of war on his own life and that of countless others. Moreover, he aims to cultivate a platform for reflection, healing, and inspiration, encouraging individuals to discover their own narratives and identities through the transformative power of art.

EDUCATION

2024                  BFA in Drawing and Painting - OCAD University, Toronto, ON, Canada

EXHIBITIONWORK

GROUP (SELECTED)

2024                  GradEx109 - OCAD University, Toronto, ON, Canada.

2024                  Here's my Uvula! A night of fun! -  OCAD University, The Great Hall, Toronto, ON, Canada.

2024                  Embodied Narratives: Unveiling the Stories Within -  OCAD University, Toronto, ON, Canada.

2022                  Abstract Group Exhibition - OCAD University, Toronto, ON, Canada.

2018                   Drawing Across Disciplines Exhibition - Ada Slaight Gallery, Toronto, ON, Canada.

COMMISSIONS

PUBLIC (SELECTED)

2022                  Anytime Fitness, Hamilton, ON, Canada. Wall Mural (Interior).

PRIVATE OR CORPORATE(SELECTED)

2021                  Mississauga,ON, Canada. Wall Mural (Interior).

2018                  Hamilton Family Health Team, Hamilton, ON, Canada. Wall Mural (Interior).

LECTURES AND/OR TEACHING

2023                  “Artist Talk”. Professional Practice. OCAD University, Toronto, ON, Canada.

EXHIBITIONS JURIED

2023                  Apex Art International Exhibitions Competition, New York.