Mika Maloney is a writer and artist based in Albuquerque, NM. She has written two chapbooks of poetry, ripscape (2007) and Spring Break (2019), and hosted Small Batch Poetry on TPG Radio (2022). She currently teaches writing workshops at OffCenter Community Arts Project, where she also works as the Executive Director. Mika’s playful art practice crosses a variety of mediums, including painting and fiber art. She finds inspiration in the rich histories of quilting, design, and decorative arts that have brought beauty to utilitarian objects throughout human history.