Salima Punjani

Salima Punjani is a multisensory artist based in Montreal, Quebec. She is interested in finding ways to use multimedia storytelling to disrupt how medical data is used to pathologize people, and instead to transform it into opportunities to slow down, connect, and listen to each other. Her recent projects include Konbit Anba Soley, an interactive documentary exploring a social movement in Cité Soleil, Haiti, as well as Moms of Montreal, a photographic storytelling project that provides an intimate glimpse into the lives, recipes, and stories of different families in Montreal. Her work has been exhibited in Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Ethiopia, and Japan.

With a practice in interactive multimedia art, Salima vibrotactile technologist, laser cutter, engraver, textile artist, workshop facilitator, and curator. She has been a member since her exhibition at Ada X in 2021. Her work has grown with us through sensory listening workshops in 2021, and educational activities Les courants and Allo Ada in Allo Ada 2022-2024. Salima has also participated in the DIY electro + light professional training workshop facilitated by Josée Brouillard in 2023.

https://www.salimapunjani.com/
@picturesalima