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Faculty of Art
Drawing and Painting
Meet the Artist
Muhib
Sahion
Drawing and Painting
“My artistic practice is deeply rooted in personal experiences of conflict, displacement, and loss; while reflecting upon my childhood memories of the Iraq/US war. This body of work explores, confronts, and captures the profound emotional, physical, and psychological impacts and aftermaths of such lived experiences. I-AM-The-AFTERMATH. As such, my process innately expresses the raw emotion and resiliency needed to survive, while also simultaneously challenges the West's colonial narratives of misinformation in the shaping of public perceptions of conflict in the East. Ultimately, my work seeks to contribute to a deeper understanding of the complexities of war and its lasting impact on individuals and communities. Provoking a reflection and inspiring a collective shift towards an anti-colonialist and anti-racist future.”
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Born and raised in Baghdad, Iraq, Muhib Sahion (He/Him) is a mixed-media artist based in Toronto, Ontario, who 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.
Drawing Painting Installation Mixed Media Abstract
2024, GradEx109
OCAD University
2024, The Open: Here's my Uvula! A Night of Fun!
OCAD University - The Great Hall
2024, Embodied Narratives: Unveiling the Stories Within
OCAD University
2022, Abstract Group Exhibition
OCAD University
2018, Drawing Across Disciplines
Ada Slaight Gallery, Toronto
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