Miyako Noguchi (SHE/HER)

Bio

Miyako is a fourth generation mixed Japanese American who grew up both on the west coast and in the midwest. She graduated from UC Davis in 2019, where she majored in Plant Science and minored in English. Her dream is to live in a world filled with friendship, creativity, and sustainability (preferably on a big farm with a lot of friends!!), and is excited for wherever the future takes her.

Solidarity Arts Fellowship Reflection

“SAF has taught me that we are truly stronger together, and that when we can learn from each other, we can hold each other up. I’ve learned that practicing solidarity is a community effort, and that vulnerability and tenderness are essential to connection and growth. I’ve learned to understand what I need to work on, and how to sit in my discomfort. Connecting with each other while physically distant has been difficult, but I’m so thankful to have had the SAF and VL community to help guide me as we live through this global moment together.”

Object of resilience

“The background of my portrait is my jichan's (grandpa's) garden, which I started taking care of when he passed away. It reminds me of the Japanese American community's roots in agricultural work, but most importantly it reminds me of my jichan, and has brought me a lot of joy and comfort during quarantine!”