Mieko studied Graphic Design at Kyoto-Seika University in Japan then moved to New York City in 2004, there she studied at the Art Student League and Spring Studio in Soho. Her art has been in many galleries in New York City and had international exhibition in Amsterdam, Belgium, Canada, England, Osaka and Tokyo. Her work was also selected to feature in an MTV pilot show.
Mieko Anekawa currently resides and works in La Jolla, California.