Coming to us right from the Canadian West Coast, we welcome Maiwan, another model with the gift of proposing many different styles!
1) Of course, we just have to know where does your passion for photography comes from. How one decides to become a model? What are you personal goals?
I've always had a passion for photography and being that person in front of the lens giving a seductive eye. I wanted to express that beauty comes in all shapes and forms, to represent the ugly in beauty, and not always having to be cocaine skinny. I'm half way to one of my goals in making a cover of a magazine or being featured in a spread.
2) You name Bettie Page as a personal hero. How did you discover her and what does she means to you?
I discovered Bettie when i was around twelve in a magazine I found. Since then, and the years forgoing, I would collect her 50's magazines/videos. Bettie is Iconic, and many look up to her as the queen of pin-up. Bettie represents so many things, where do I even begin? Let's just say, she is who I adore.
3) Can you explain what is your fascination with taxidermy?
What most people find ugly, I find beautiful. I've always had a thing for taxidermy. It's like bringing something back to life that was there before, kinda like reincarnation.
4) You’re very at ease in creating different looks for yourself, mainly by wearing colorful wigs, for example. What kind of characters do you like to act out more for photo shoots?
I somewhat look at myself as a Cameleon. I mean, you have to be in some way, shape, or form when modeling. The wigs I wear are a part of me and my persona. I am very much myself in a lot of the pictures you see, however sometimes I get into character to feel and live the vision. I like shooting dark themed shoots with a bit of a twist. Something that has a storyline or meaning behind it. Anytime I can wear a garter, cincher, fishnets, latex, and heels, I'm in!
5) Do you have any future interest in wearing the photographer’s shoes yourself one of these days?
I prefer being in front of the lens instead of behind it. I take lots of pictures with my camera, but mostly candid shots.
6) Are there any artists right now in the international fetish scene that you admire and/or would like to work with? Any "role models"?
Admire? Role models? I'm not one to admire. It would be fun to work with some of the models I find attractive or I have a fascination with. Wouldn't you wanna know!
7) Where do you see your career going in about ten years from now? What are your long-range plans?
I live more in the now than look too far into the future. It would be nice to be in some magazines, but I'm not one for stardom. I'm just me for me.
8) Do you hang out at fetish parties? Can you describe if there’s an active community on the West Coast?
I go now and then, however there isn't really a scene here. I like to travel, I find myself traveling a lot, and would like to check out some underground balls in Germany.
9) What kind of impact being an official Suicide Girl can have on a career?
It's great exposure for sure, it has its perks.
10) And to end on a lighter note: what kind of appeal does playing a sexy zombie in a horror movie have for you? Or is it too obvious a question? :)
Horror and gore i do adore ^V^ I would love to play a zombie in a movie or film. I've always wanted to act and be a part of the industry. Perhaps one day I will get the chance to be a flesh eating zombie.