SAMIRA GHADBAN

Hi, I’m Samira!

WHO IS ARTMOMMY?


This isn't a career change. It's a jailbreak. 


Do not be fooled by my tough exterior, this helped me survive in prison. 


Yes. I served time -as a Correctional Officer.  The uniform I wore mirrored the conformity that surrounded me, and the walls echoed the sighs of unfulfilled dreams. Each day felt like time served off my sentence until I realized that settling for the mundane was a compromise too great for the spirit within me. 

I thought to myself,  “This place needs some ***** colour.” 


I was on the run. I formed a new alias and identity- ARTMOMMY. The world I once saw as a sea of slate grey started to bleed orange, blue and red. Food was colourful, my personality was colourful. Somewhere between the vibrant Hawaiian turquoise ocean and the New York skyline, I discovered my true calling. 

Everything I do, I do with colour. I exist between the abnormal and the unstable, the bold colours and awkward moments, emotional and the passion. ARTMOMMY became someone I loved- someone I always was. I am not merely an artist; I am a mother and creator of art. 


WORK HISTORY

2026 Freelance Videographer, Social Event – Ottawa

2026 Graphic Designer – The Jump Off – Toronto

2025 Videographer Beaser Hockey – Ottawa

2025 Videographer  Eastern Ontario Wild AAA Hockey – Ottawa

2025 Set Production Assistant Fireside Pictures, Hallmark Movies – Ottawa

2025 Background Actor "A Christmas Angel Match" Hallmark Movies  – Ottawa

2025 Art Director & Videographer Gonzo VanGogh Ottawa


2024 Art Director & Business Photographer Skyfall Blue Marketing Ottawa  

2023 Art Director, Graphic Designer Fiji Water Canada Toronto

2023 Art Director, Graphic Designer Mirvish Prince of Wales Theatre Toronto

2023 Art Director Slipp. Health Products Toronto


2021 Videographer SensaStone – Ottawa

2020 Art Director & Videographer – Cino & The Collective – Ottawa

2014 Correctional Officer 1 Collins Bay Penitentiary Kingston


EDUCATION

MIAMI AD SCHOOL | Diploma in Art Direction

ALGONQUIN COLLEGE | Diploma in Community & Justice Services

BEALART | Certificate of Visual Arts




AWARDS

PATH TO CREATIVITY FILM AWARD 2022

MIAMI AD SCHOLARSHIP 2022

BEALART YEAR END AWARDS – BEST SELF-PORTRAIT 2012