One of the effects of Tolkien's broad-reaching world-building is that the people on the margins of the map (and the texts) invite fanworks creators to tell their stories. In this month's Tolkien Fanartics article, our art editor Anérea had the opportunity to chat with Mirra Kan, whose work embodies the concept of moving characters and peoples from the margins of Tolkien's works to center them in her own.
Self-taught and a self-described orientalist, Mirra Kan focuses on the peoples of Middle-earth who live in the south and east. She seeks to show these characters—who are often depicted simply as enemies in the text—as real people from complex cultures. Among the Southrons were "heroes fighting and dying for the sake of a better future for their children," Mirra reminds us, and her art represents their cultures and tells their stories.
You can read Anérea's interview with Mirra Kan here.
Boosting this for @anerea-lantiria's excellent stewardship of the artist interviews on the SWG and for @mirra-kan's wonderful artwork.
SWG interview: In case you want to know a bit more about me 🥰🙌
Thank you, @anerea-lantiria — I’m so glad I received this opportunity to talk to you and tell a bit more about my art! That’s a real pleasure and honor 🙏🥹❤️ …and also the most thoughtful interview I’ve ever done 👍
Wow, congrats @mirra-kan! This was an awesome interview and well-deserved. I'm glad we got a chance to get a glimpse into your thought process behind your beautiful artworks. 🖤
Aww, thank you so much! I'm sorry I couldn't get back to you earlier - was absent from the web due to some personal issues. You're so kind and I'm such a lucky person to be a part of such a welcoming and supportive community! 🙏😊❤





















