Samji, Taslim

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Taslim Samji

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https://www.tsamji.com

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Taslim Samji utilizes arts and culture as a vehicle to educate communities on the strengths of embracing diversity in all aspects of society. She is a multi disciplinary artist that uses various medias to explore the conversation of inclusivity and identity. She is known for her work in curating thought-provoking exhibitions showcasing the work of immigrants and female Muslim artists in response to Xenophobia and Islamophobia.

In 2017 her work with the City of Burnaby looked at Migration as a natural phenomenon, in the midst of the Syrian refugee crisis. She is currently working on a coming-of-age memoir that looks at the impact of colonialism on identity, and generational trauma.

Taslim currently serves on the Burnaby Art Gallery Advisory Committee, and is a strong advocate for the inclusion of BIPOC artists in the City of Burnaby Permanent Art Collection and the Public Art Collection.

Taslim has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of British Columbia, with a major in Asian Studies, Marketing diploma from BCIT, and studied Fine Arts at Emily Carr University of Arts & Design. In 2017 she received her first international award - Women of the Decade in Arts and Leadership presented by the Women Economic Forum in India.

Born in Tanzania, with roots from India, she grew up in Vancouver and considers Canada her home. Taslim identifies as a global citizen.

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I wrote this piece in March of 2020, in response to the news, and how Covid was impacting our sense of community and way of life. It was just after all the houses of worship were closed. I created 3 in my 2020 Series and uploaded them on YouTube, one month apart. At the time, YouTube was restricting the use of the word Covid or Corona in videos, so I avoided those words. That’s why this spoken word is called C – 19. This was my way of connecting to community. I felt that through art I could provide a remembrance of normalcy. Of course I knew Covid was bigger than me, but I was just looking to spread some hope and positivity in any small way.

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Taslim Samji utilizes arts and culture as a vehicle to educate communities on the strengths of embracing diversity in all aspects of society. She is a multi disciplinary artist that uses various medias to explore the conversation of inclusivity and identity. She is known for her work in curating thought-provoking exhibitions showcasing the work of immigrants and female Muslim artists in response to Xenophobia and Islamophobia. In 2017 her work with the City of Burnaby looked at Migration as a natural phenomenon, in the midst of the Syrian refugee crisis. She is currently working on a coming-of-age memoir that looks at the impact of colonialism on identity, and generational trauma. Taslim currently serves on the Burnaby Art Gallery Advisory Committee, and is a strong advocate for the inclusion of BIPOC artists in the City of Burnaby Permanent Art Collection and the Public Art Collection. Taslim has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of British Columbia, with a major in Asian Studies, Marketing diploma from BCIT, and studied Fine Arts at Emily Carr University of Arts & Design. In 2017 she received her first international award - Women of the Decade in Arts and Leadership presented by the Women Economic Forum in India. Born in Tanzania, with roots from India, she grew up in Vancouver and considers Canada her home. Taslim identifies as a global citizen.

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