Raha Fard is an Iranian-Canadian artist, based in GTA, Canada. She had a Master’s degree in telecommunication engineering, and 15 years of experience; before studying drawing and painting at OCAD University. She works in multiple disciplines such as drawing and painting, installation, digital art, and making short films. Investigating her own identity as a member of the Iranian diaspora, her works are rooted in Persian traditional architecture and Persian poetry, with a focus on cultural and mystical themes which help her to explore and define her identity regarding her motherland and the mystical beliefs which she was raised with. Her works also engage with critical perspectives related to social issues happening in the world.She has participated in several group exhibitions in Iran, Canada, and Italy, and She got an “Online International Learning Residency” collaboration between OCAD U and Mapua University in the Philippines; in 2020. The short film Abaca-Kenaf produced in this residency by Raha Fard and her Filipino partner won OCAD U President’s Award for Best Cinematography and was nominated for 4 other categories: best film Project, best screenplay, best sound editing, and best fiction in film. Also, Kenaf, the Persian part of Abaca-Kenaf, was accepted into Farhang Short Film Fest. Recently, she was selected to participate in the Celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Ontario Society of Artists in April 2022, and in July 2022 she will present her works at the 61st Toronto Online Art Fair. Also, she got an MFA offer from OCAD University and will continue her study for an Interdisciplinary Master's in Art, Media, and Design in the upcoming school year.