BIO

Tayhe Munsamy was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. She attended Goldsmiths University of London where she studied Fine Art and History of Art. During her time in London her practice evolved to showcase works within the realms of speculative thinking, fictioning, mythology and folklore. Her practice weaves together her identity as a mixed-race woman and explores elements from the Coloured and Indian communities in South Africa. Storytelling that combines cultural specificity and historical archives with fictional features are evident in her work in written and visual forms – paintings, video, performance, and digital media – to unveil themes of creation, ancestral memory, transformation, and fantasy in relation to notions of the self.

Tayhe obtained her BA in Fine Art and History of Art from Goldsmiths University of London in 2020. She graduated with a First-Class Honours.
In 2021, Tayhe was selected for the RMB Talent Unlocked mentoring program and group show at Everard Read CIRCA Gallery in Johannesburg in association with Strauss & Co South Africa. She continues to showcase her artworks in group shows around South Africa and internationally. Tayhe is currently based in London.