Amber Downie-Back (they/she) is an interdisciplinary artist who lives and creates on the unceded territories of the lək̓ wəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples. Working with movement, projection, and other installation media, Amber is interested in integrating their curiosities through collaborative and process-focused contexts. Amber’s lived experience with chronic illness propels them to generate intimate, interactive experiences that reflect the crip rhythms they prioritize while creating. They have a BFA in Contemporary Dance from Concordia University, have worked as a performer, creator and collaborator, and was the recipient of the 2023 Chrystal Dance Prize.