Mary is the daughter of Paulinga Tuakoi Lawson, who is native to Hawai’i and of South Pasifika roots – Samoan and Tongan. Mary is the daughter of Lawyer Thomas Lawson Jr. who was born and raised in Ozark, Alabama. He is Black, and his mother’s blood runs Cherokee Indian. Mary is the middle child of five and an auntie to many nieces and nephews.
Mary Elizabeth Jo Dixen Pelenaise Kapi’olani Lawson - formerly known as Mesonjixx - is a multi-hyphenate artist from the Midwest.
She enjoys writing, singing, dancing, baking, walking, cycling, curating and organizing, playing the piano, flirting, kissing, hugging, deep conversation, connection, being an auntie, sister, daughter, loved one, friend. Being, breathing, becoming, letting go.