Vanka Salim (she/her) is a muslim Indonesian-Canadian interdisciplinary artist grateful to be living and creating in the Unceded xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Temíx̱w (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh) territories, colonially known as Vancouver, BC. She is a UBC alumni from the BFA Theatre Production & Design Program and Think Tank Training Centre alumni from the 3D environment art for games focus. She is part of Chimerik 似不像 and Aenigma Theatre as artistic members and a designer with a focus on projection, lighting and set. Vanka has worked with various companies for theatre, opera, dance, and art installations and is currently interested in exploring pieces with more immersive and interactive experiences and/or storytelling, and is especially fond of collaborative work environments. She is keen to integrate her background in theatre design and 3D game art with the purpose to create more accessible spaces for the community and uplift marginalized voices. You can also find her around town freelancing as a theatre / live entertainment technician, scenic painter and occasionally spot her at dance classes, makers markets, game jams or hunting for desserts.

Photo credits: Javier Sotres Photography