About ME

Image of Ashley in front of large paintings on a white wall, wearing a blue jumpsuit with white buttons, yellow thick framed glasses, gold hoops, orange socks, and multicolored Air Force 1s, hands in pockets and leaning into right hip.

I'm an interdisciplinary artist and creative writing consultant who specializes in UX and brand storytelling. I am also a DJ and musician who goes by Myyuh (ميه) which is the Egyptian Arabic word for water. I chose this name for myself because of how fluid my work tends to be as an artist. I like playing and making music that grounds people in their bodies, and I get a lot of joy from giving back to my communities through music. Head over to my Music + Community Work page to learn more.

Mentorship is a crucial part of my practice, as someone who has benefited from receiving mentorship throughout my career as an artist. I am an alumni of NEW INC's mentor program as well as a current mentor with the New School. I work with writers, artists, technologists, and other creative types as a space holder and empathetic guide. **I’m not currently taking on new mentees.

I have an ongoing watercolor project where I mail watercolors to people around the world. Why? I just like giving people little gifts :)

Resume available upon request.

Interested in working together? Shoot me an email: ashleyhefnawy@gmail.com

PUBLIC SPEAKING

  • Hundos Show and Tell at A/D/O

  • Career Panels at The New School

  • BELA Virtual Women’s Symposium (Panelist)

  • New Inc Negotiations Panel for WOC (Curator and Host)

  • Barnard’s Celebration of MENA Womxn’s Excellence (Panelist)

  • Web Directions: Product (Remote Talk)

RESIDENCIES