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mandapocalypse

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I am an artist and writer whose work moves between the deeply personal & the universal. My creative practice spans visual art, music, crafts, writing, all rooted in a desire to express the depths that hold grief + beauty, rage + love, & destruction + possibility....often, all at once.

For nearly two decades, I’ve worked as a professional creative hairdresser & educator, sharing my perspective on international stages to promote inclusivity in the hair world, teaching advanced techniques, & transforming lives in my local communities one haircut at a time.

In underground DIY communities I organize events, share skills, host craft nights, and front a punk band.
As a writer, I craft lyrics, poetry, & narratives that push against rigid systems & invite people to see possibility in the midst of struggle.
 As a visual artist, my  work is gritty, layered, & symbolic....rooted in punk energy, radical acceptance, & the belief that creativity is a form of resistance.
I am unapologetically queer, deeply emotional, & fueled by the belief that creativity can shift culture, spark healing, & open doors to conversation + connection.
 To summarize? I believe in compassion, community, & the idea that another world is possible.

I create because I believe art is life. It helps us face suffering, but it also reminds us that joy, resistance, & transformation are always possible. My projects.... whether zines, songs, lyric books, or visual art, are invitations for others to step into the realm of honesty, self reflection, and hope.

When you support my work you’re backing a project & a vision that values inclusivity, authenticity, & the power of creative expression to change lives.

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