Piercing: Miro Hernandez
PIERCING
MIRO HERNANDEZ
Interview: Sean Dowdell
Sean Dowdell: What piercers do you look up to and
why?
Miro Hernandez: Luis Garcia because of how technique
driven he is, Noah Babcock for pushing boundaries, Jim
Ward and Fakir for historical sense, and David Vidra.
Sean Dowdell: Have you ever apprenticed anyone?
Miro Hernandez: Yes, but it never worked out. I couldn’t
seem to find anyone who shared my passion for what
I do.
Sean Dowdell: What would you say that you are most
known for within the industry?
Miro Hernandez: I think I am known for the love of gold,
and for the amount of detail I place into the things that
I do.
Studio Name: Dandyland
City/State: San Antonio, TX
Number of Years Piercing: 20
Sean Dowdell: Why did you want to learn to do body
piercing?
Miro Hernandez: I was always intrigued by the cultural
aspects of it and the history. Loved learning the ritual
aspects as well.
Sean Dowdell: When did you start body piercing, who
taught you, and where?
Miro Hernandez: 2002, mostly self-taught. Got some
help from Margaret at MINX, James Green, Bear, and
Scott Barrs. They were all very helpful to me in the
beginning.
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Sean Dowdell: What do you think are (if any) problems
within the piercing industry?
Miro Hernandez: It’s growing too fast and production
can’t meet up with demand at the moment. Also, there
aren’t enough “qualified” piercers in our industry.
Sean Dowdell: Where would you like to be in 5 years
(pertaining to life and business)?
Miro Hernandez: Continue on the path that I am on
and to keep growing. Always making sure that there is
continual progress.
Sean Dowdell: What is your favorite piercing to perform
and why?
Miro Hernandez: Without any hesitation, Daith, there is
something about the technical application to the piercer
performing it and the simplicity of the wearer that I love.