Miwa Yanagi: Exploring Identity Through Textile Art and Photographic Projection Miwa Yanagi (やなぎみわ, Yanagi Miwa) is a Japanese photographic artist whose work delves into themes of self-image, gender identity, and societal stereotypes—particularly concerning women’s roles in contemporary Japanese culture. Her artistic journey began with an early fascination for craft traditions, culminating in a distinctive blend of textile art and photographic projection that distinguishes her oeuvre. Early Influences & Craft Beginnings Born in Kobe, Japan, in 1967, Yanagi's formative years were marked by…