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HAUI™ (Howard J. Davis)^[1] is a Canadian multidisciplinary artist who directs, designs, and devises cross-disciplinary work. His practice explores themes of race, gender, identity, and sexual orientation, and engages with underrepresented narratives, mythologies, and histories.^[2]

Born in Bath, Somerset, he is a graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University and was the 2023 recipient of the Isadore Sharp Outstanding Recent Graduate Award.^[3]

His notable works include directing his feature-film debut MixedUp, produced in association with OUTtv (Canada),^[4] and devising the 2SLGBTQIA+ installation Private Flowers, commissioned by the City of Toronto for Pride 2023.^[5]

In 2024, he wrote, directed, and co-composed Aportia Chryptych: A Black Opera for Portia White, a theatrical work created in collaboration with conductor-composer Sean Mayes.^[6] The piece, which centers on African Nova Scotian contralto Portia White, premiered at the Canadian Opera Company and was described by Opera Canada as “an exciting testament to the wealth of innovative creativity alive in our local contemporary opera… showcas[ing] more diverse voices.”^[7] It received the 2025 Dora Mavor Moore Award for Outstanding New Opera/Musical and Outstanding Ensemble in an Opera.^[8]

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