MIWA (they/them)
Miwa is a nonbinary trans human of Malagasy, Chinese, Irish, and Scottish descent. Trained as a professional hairdresser and artist who specifically works with leather and silver, and with a particular interest in fitness training video games and dogs, Miwa has been a hairdresser for 12 years. They have been cutting hair for the past 5 years with their coworker JJ at “Haircuts for Anyone,” a studio for fellow queers and local families. They offer affordable sliding scales in order to ensure that people have access to haircuts and strive to create a space where everyone feels comfortable and safe.
How did you get into your art(s)? What are your motivations?
I got into leather crafting/silversmithing because I wanted to find a way to make myself slow down (which I’ve also found beautiful) and because I wanted to find a way to do it sustainably by using recycled materials. It's one of the things I do that makes me forget about time and only focus on one thing since I tend to have an overactive mind. My goal is always to offer fun and affordable options for queers and for allies.
