Danya Gorodetsky (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist and educator specializing in drawing, painting, ceramics, and comics. Born and raised in Coquitlam, BC, on the unceded land of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm people, her ancestors hail from Azerbaijan, Ukraine, and central Russia. 

Her practice fosters dialogue between material, subject, and community. She teaches workshops, organizes local socially engaged events, and instructs youth and children at Arts Umbrella, focusing on accessibility and connection through storytelling and shared meals. 

Danya will receive her BFA in Visual Arts with a minor in Social Practice and Community Engagement from Emily Carr University in April 2025. She has exhibited locally and internationally and received grants from the BC Arts Council and other programs supporting emerging artists. Danya has also self-published work and contributed to publications such as Woo Publication and Feels Magazine. After graduation, she looks forward to continuing her practice, collaborating, and contributing to community-driven projects.