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Student Spotlights
Asma Sultana is a Bangladeshi-British interdisciplinary artist and an MFA candidate at York University, where her research is supported by a SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarship. Her practice employs hair and thumbprints as primary mediums to...
Bisma Jay is a queer Punjabi visual artist based in Toronto. Jay’s work delves into the intersection of identity, socio-economic issues, and cultural narratives. Through their art, Jay aims to elevate and create nuanced representation...
Elsa Hashemi is a Persian Canadian interdisciplinary artist working across performative photography, video installation, calligraphy, and text art. Her practice centers on themes of dislocation, isolation, and connection, weaving layered narratives that fuse emotional intimacy...
Emily Tat is a 3rd year York university design student; She is a multi Disciplinary designer with a passion for incorporating her unique perspectives into her work. Creating brand identities is her specialty; with the...
Hi, I’m Seunghyeon Sydney Yeom — most people call me Sydney. With three years of experience in UX/UI design and web development, I'm a branding designer building cohesive design systems and structured brand experiences. My...
Opal is a designer with a focus on design, strategy, and narrative. She specialized in Branding and all things associated with system and storytelling. Her work has been featured in RGD, ADCC, DNA Paris and...
Long Le is a product designer with experience working in public health, emergency management and artificial intelligence.
I’m Catriona Nguyen, a fourth-year Design student at York University. As a multidisciplinary designer fueled by curiosity and a passion for novel experiences, I channel my love for design into crafting products that bring joy...
Dona Nissangaratchie is a Toronto based documentary film director and sound artist whose work explores the intersections of politics, economics and everyday life. Originally from Sri Lanka, she draws inspiration from textures of her homeland,...
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Student Testimonials
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How was your experience using the YorkU Motion Media Studio?
Janice Smithsonian
How did the facilities at YorkU Music Studio shape your experience?