Mya Paz is a self proclaimed jack-of-all trades living and working in Richmond, Virginia. Her practice is mainly focused in the visual art, creative writing, and culinary arts. Paz had her first solo show Ruthless in 2024, and has been featured in a number of group exhibitions. She has taught classes for the non-profit organization Culturally Arts and spent many months working as an intern for Loose Screw Tattoo. Paz also worked making ceramic beads for jewelry brand Ian Charms and is currently working as a costume designer and makeup artist on the set of The Art Majors. Additionally, she is a 2024 recipient of the Penland School of Craft Pines Scholarship and the Hand/Thrown Studio Scholarship. Paz will receive her B.F.A in Craft & Material Studies in May 2024.