Laura
Owner
Piercer
APP Member
She / Her
Piercing for over 20 years, Laura is in and out of all locations.
You may call the studio for her hours during the piercing schedule.
If you have non-piercing related issues you may reach her at museumoflivingarts@gmail.com
Asia
Store Manager
Jewelry Specialist
APP Member
They / Them
Asia has been part of the MoLA family for many years. You can find them at our West Ashley studio working as a jewelry specialist, manager, and member of the APP. They have a passion for styling curations, making clients laugh, and assisting people in finding their autonomy through piercings and jewelry (especially if it includes amethyst!).
Michael
Head Piercer
APP Member
Michael is our all around go-to guy. He has been piercing for over 20 years and has been with our studio for over 15 years. Michael has an all business attitude, but don't let that (or his love of loud music) scare you! He is a fantastic piercer and all around great guy.
Kae
Piercer
APP Member
They / Them
Kae joined our team here at MoLA back in 2020. They have been piercing for just over 11 years. Kae owned a piercing studio in Summerville before joining our team, and is not only an excellent piercer but is a master with a taper. Kae likes to spend their time with family. Their passion for life is infectious and shines through every aspect of their work. Kae is at the West Ashley location Monday through Friday for any of your piercing needs!
Rogan
Piercer
APP Member
He / Him
Rogan comes to us from southwest Florida where he first entered the piercing industry
back in 2006. He's attended several classes, seminars, and APP conferences since then to continue his education and offer his clients the best experience possible. Let him curate your next set of jewelry or piercings and you won't be disappointed!
Vivyana
Piercer
APP Member
She / They
Vivyana has been on our team for a few years now and is packed full of drive. They did phenomenal work as a jewelry specialist as well as an apprentice under Michael. They are now piercing Saturday through Tuesday in our Downtown location!
Viv is a CofC alumni with a degree in Women's and Gender studies. She is a collector of the strange and unusual, a horror enthusiast, and a total pro when it comes to thrifting. Vivyana is passionate about bodily autonomy and the extensive history of piercing; her goal is to make you feel beautiful and excited to be in your own skin.
Danni
Jewelry Specialist
Social Media Liaison
She / Her / He / Him
Danni is our lovely jewelry specialist Downtown! They’ve been a loyal client and long-time-lover of statement jewelry, so we’re very happy to have them assisting clients with their exceptional taste. Danni is looking forward to piercing in the future as they continue to study APP compliant knowledge, specifically the history of the queer community as it relates to piercing.
They also make a mean cup of coffee and have a deep seated love of all reptilian things!
M
Jewelry Specialist
Social Media Specialist
Meet M, our weekend jewelry specialist at the downtown location! M got her start in a studio in northern New Jersey where she discovered a passion for gemstones and body jewelry before joining our team here at MoLA. Her curations are informed by her years of studying art and design, and her favorite thing about her job is styling pieces that showcase the unique personalities that come through our doors.
When she’s not at work (and sometimes when she is), you can find her eyeing up the next piece of jewelry to add to her hoard, creating new artwork, or she loves being in a pile of soft and fuzzy comforts amid her many cats.
Felix
Jewelry Specialist
He / Him
Felix is our jewelry specialist in the West Ashley studio Mondays and Tuesdays. He has been a long time client with a penchant for beautiful jewelry and body modification. He is passionate about gender affirming piercings, specifically within the queer community.
Felix is also a CofC alumni with a degree in Women’s and Gender studies. You can catch him reading up on APP standards and body modification history.