Shimul Chowdhury is a Muslim Bangladeshi-American artist currently residing in Central Florida. She received a BFA in Art and Technology from the University of Florida and an MFA in Digital Arts and New Media from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She has recently focused her work on recording and sharing the lived experiences of Muslims in the U.S. through textile craft, dialogue and participation. Outside of her art practice, she is also passionate about teaching, playing video games and knitting.