Work samples
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So, what about the heart?So, what about the heart? (2024) is a woven blanket that serves as the home for my family collage. I look to pay homage to the family members who came before me and revisit the younger version of myself. A letter/ essay to shug (my family nickname) is sewn into the blanket and confronts the challenges we face while grappling with the realities of adulthood, reflects on early childhood and the constant desire for genuine familial and community support.
About Tey
Hi, my name is Teylah Saunders (they/them/theirs). I am an artist, educator, and sometimes imagemaker based in Baltimore, MD. I make things... more specifically I make things with the intention of nurturing my past self, learning more about my current self, and speaking to my future self. Belonging, moments of nostalgia, and familial experiences as a Black person are recurring themes in my personal work.