Ari Moretz

Ari Moretz is a multidisciplinary artist based in Calgary, AB, recognized for her work in traditional media and mediums. With a firm belief that everyone has the potential to be an artist, Moretz uses her creativity as a means of expression and connection. As a documentary filmmaker, she created Life in the Bubble, a project funded by a grant from Telus and StoryHive. Through this film, Moretz showcases her passion for stop-motion animation to illustrate how rare, complex illnesses—often invisible—impact the body. The documentary delves into her personal journey as a woman living with these challenges, highlighting her resilience in overcoming adversity while continuing to cultivate her artistic practice.
For Moretz, art serves as a vital tool for navigating the experience of isolation, and she is dedicated to inspiring others to use creativity as a path to healing. She holds an incomplete Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from the Alberta University of the Arts, where she studied for two years before transitioning to a BA in Psychology through Athabasca University in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. This academic shift has enabled her to merge the fields of psychology and art, and she aspires to help others heal through creative expression, just as she continues to do in her own life.