haui™ is an award-winning mixed-media artist who eschews categorisation. over the past decade, haui has amassed a diverse body of work synthesised from theatre, dance, opera, film, and visual arts. his art explores themes of race, gender, and sexual orientation, bridging the gap between art and activism, and shining light on forgotten narratives relegated to the peripheries of history. haui has worked with leading arts organisations, including the canadian opera company, cbc, aptn, the stratford festival, shaw festival, and is part of the young vic creators program in the uk. his work includes directing (stage and screen), designing (video projections and visual arts), and devising (playwriting, poetry, producing, and performing).
career highlights include directing his feature film debut, "mixedup" with trans filmmaker jack fox and the largest lgbtq+ network outtv. in 2023, he directed, designed, and devised "private flowers," a site-specific dance installation at toronto's national historic site fort york. in 2024, haui directed his highly acclaimed world premiere of "aportia chryptych: a black opera for portia white" at the canadian opera company. the show marked a groundbreaking milestone in opera, featuring the first black stage director, librettist, composer, ensemble, costume, and sound designer, celebrating diversity in a unique and unforgettable experience. upcoming, haui will be the artist-in-residence for the city of guelph.
in 2023, haui was recognised with the recent graduate award from toronto metropolitan university for his distinction in the arts nationally and internationally. known for rejecting categorisations, haui™ creates art that is diverse, like his dna, amplifying overlooked themes, myths, and histories, creating works that intersect various artistic mediums, and challenging the boundaries of traditional media through an unconventional, diverse lens.
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haui™ is a remarkable artist with a rainforest of creative ideas spawned from his individualism.
hollywood north magazine
"his insights and commitment to creativity and storytelling were invaluable to the continuity of the work we were doing."
tantoo cardinal, activist and actor
"howard, or "haui," as he positions himself, is a highly intelligent, witty, and talented artist with a huge repertoire of skills...this is an exceptionally professional young man who will make his name, and soon, with a vengeance. his talents are wide-ranging– and unique."
martha henry; order of canada, order of on; hon lld, phd, dhum, dfa.
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