Elsa Hashemi

Elsa Hashemi is a Persian-Canadian visual artist whose practice primarily involves calligraphy, photography, video performance, and text art. Her work often explores recurring themes of dislocation, isolation, womanhood, and connection—examining how these states intersect and shape experience. She views her work as a mode of storytelling, believing that sharing narratives may be the only way we can collectively begin to make sense of our contemporary realities. She holds an MFA in Photography and has participated in several solo and group exhibitions. She has also delivered live calligraphy performances and conducted calligraphy workshops in various cities across Canada.

Professionally, Elsa has completed many projects with the City of Toronto, documenting murals, events, and workshops. Additionally, she has been documenting a wide range of artists’ work for over ten years. Most recently, Elsa has been the recipient of the RBC Access Fund, the Mentorship Award, and the Space Award, presented by the Ontario Arts Council.