Azka Ahmed is a South-Asian multidisciplinary artist and first-generation immigrant on Treaty 1 Territory. Their practice explores concepts of healing, identity, and diaspora through mediums such as film and spoken word. They are currently focusing on creating evocative lens-based artwork. Azka is a mural artist with Wall-to-Wall Mural and Culture Festival, they have represented Manitoba at the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam and they have been published twice with the Poetry institute of Canada. Azka is a strong believer in the importance of practicing vulnerability and continuous compassion, and they hope that their work inspires others to form deeper connections with themselves and those around them.