me(TRANS)morphoses:The Fabulous Nomadic Transgirl

Photo-story Zine

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In 2020, during the Covid-19 outbreak, Mimzy met Cik San while working with the Bethlehem autonomous social space. Despite masculine dynamics in such spaces, they bonded over shared struggles in a heteronormative society, where Mimzy faced mocking labels like "Laura" (Javanese for "neither man nor woman"). Their experiences inspired Mimzy’s 2021 collaboration with Riskya Duavania on Asana Bina Seni, titled Soping San Laura. In 2022, after being rejected by her family and landlord, Mimzy moved in with Cik San. Together, they built a sisterhood, sustaining themselves through rag-and-bone work and selling salvaged second-hand items. Through this nomadic life, Mimzy and Cik San found resilience and a liberating sense of solidarity as trans women navigating a heteronormative society.

Artist

Mimzy B.

Indonesia

Mimzy (they/she), a trans non-binary person, is the collaborator and creator behind the *Soping San Laura* art project (2021) for Asana Bina Seni. She works part-time as a typesetter for manga (Japanese comics) and are a full-time book enthusiast. Coming from a preacher's family, Mimzy went on to study at a vocational school for pharmacy. Her interests center on collective care within a trans-feminist framework.

Artist

Cik San

Indonesia

Cik San,Cik San, a trans woman born and raised in Central Java, met Mimzy during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021. Formerly a nightclub singer, she has always been passionate about solidarity and collective care. Now, she spends her time doing rag-and-bone work at the heart of the flea market. a trans woman born and raised in Central Java, met Mimzy during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021. Formerly a nightclub singer, she has always been passionate about solidarity and collective care. Now, she spends her time doing rag-and-bone work at the heart of the flea market.