---
title: Said Jiddawy
description: "Interdisciplinary artist crafting immersive, story-driven visual experiences"
url: "https://www.artsume.com/a/thedragdjinn"
type: artist
createdAt: 2026-04-06
updatedAt: 2026-06-02
disciplines:
  - Digital Illustration
  - Performance Art
  - Conceptual Art
  - Graphic Design
  - Community Arts
location: "Peterborough, ON, Canada"
---

# Said Jiddawy

*Interdisciplinary artist crafting immersive, story-driven visual experiences | Digital Illustration, Performance Art, Conceptual Art, Graphic Design, Community Arts | Based in Peterborough, ON, Canada*

## Biography

A graphic designer specializing in scalable brand identity systems and a multi-disciplinary performance artist focused on community building.

## Curriculum Vitae

### Education

- **2019** - Ontario College Advanced Diploma, in Graphic Design, George Brown, Toronto
- **2016** - Ontario College Certificate, in Design Foundations, Algonquin, Ottawa

### Group Exhibitions

- **2026** - "Queer Connex community event," Sadleir House Peterborough
- **2025** - "A Dandy Lion's Guide on How to Bloom from Rotted Roots," Peterborough Square Courtyard Peterborough
- **2025** - "Toke & Stroke paint night," Dreams of Beans Peterborough
- **2025** - "Peterborough Artsweek Opening Ceremonies," Millennium Park Peterborough
- **2025** - "Public Energy's 32nd Season Lineup Announcement," Market Hall Peterborough
- **2025** - "Capital Pride," TD MainStage Ottawa
- **2025** - "Legacy Pride Pageant hosted by Lemon," Buddies in Bad Times Theatre Toronto
- **2025** - "Two-Spirit Revival," Trent University Peterborough
- **2024** - "Muslim Pride Toronto," Buddies in Bad Times Theatre Toronto
- **2020** - "The Love Ball," Various locations Peterborough

### Awards & Grants

- **2025** - Peterborough Artsweek Grant, Peterborough Artsweek team, ($3,400)

### Bibliography

- **2026** - "Cover Page," *Peterborough Examiner*
- **2025** - "Peterborough artists to share their works-in-progress in inaugural 'Rough Cuts' on October 24," *Kawartha Now*
- **2025** - "Sahira Q steps into songwriting," *Peterborough Weekly*
- **2025** - "Pride Legacy Begins," *THISisDRAG.com*
- **2025** - "Make Me Sing and Sahira Q's Love Ball at TTOK this weekend," *Peterborough Currents*
- **2024** - "Peterborough Proclaims February Black History Month at Community Race Relations Committee-led Event," *The Arthur*

### Professional Experience

- **2020 - Present** - Treasurer, BLM Nogojiwanong, Peterborough
- **2019 - Present** - Freelance Graphic Designer, Sahira Productions, Peterborough
- **2019 - Present** - Multi-Faceted Performance Artist & Event Producer, Sahira the Djinn, Peterborough
- **2019 - 2020** - Communications Lead, LGBT YouthLine, Toronto
- **2018 - 2019** - In-house Graphic Designer, George Brown College: Counselling team, Toronto

### Lectures & Presentations

- **2025** - "Makeup Application & Exploration Workshop," Community event Sault Ste. Marie
- **2023** - "Tea with the Queens," AGP Peterborough
- **2023** - "Sewing Machine Drag Crafternoon to make pants from fabric scraps," Artspace Peterborough

### Commissions

- **2025** - "Trent Centre for Gender & Social Justice Website," Trent Centre for Gender & Social Justice Peterborough