Nader Soliman is an Egyptian animator and VFX artist based in Toronto, he is currently working towards his BFA in Experimental Animation at OCAD University. His work consists of 3D/2D animation, character design, and Visual effects/CGI for films. He is looking forward to showcasing his work at the OCAD U Grad Ex 2025.
Nader was awarded the 2024 Student Employee Excellence Award from OCAD University. He was the art director and lead curator for the 2024 international student art exhibition at OCAD "Bridging Homes." His work has been showcased at The Lives Apart Exhibition at OCAD University in 2023, and some of his very early work was showcased at The Cairo Opera House. Nader also has a Sports podcast with OCAD U Live that is filmed at the Toronto International Film Festival Lighthouse in Toronto. He also worked as an intern with Egyptian animator/director Amin Attia on the movie "Coco's Adventure. Nader was a 3D animator volunteer at "Empowered Futures" non-profit company based in Calgary, Alberta.
As an artist I am interested in creating work that explores themes of heroism and surrealism. My work is inspired by my Egyptian roots, living there for 19 years and experiencing the culture for such a long time. I'm inspired by Marvel,DC comics and movies that I grew up watching as a kid. Seeing my drawings and paintings come to life is what made me pursue animation at OCAD University in Toronto, Ontario.
2024- Bridging Homes Exhibition interviewed by Omni Television
2024 Student Employee Excellence Award
2023- Toronto International Film Festival (Interview with director and lead actress from the movie LA SUPREMA)
2024-Bridging Homes Exhibition
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