Tee Hypnosis #1

2023
Ceramics
Ceramic decals and upcycle ceramics
9 x 7 x 9”

This work references the US slavery era; the cup was used by wives of slave owners as a form of communication to control and summon house slaves by gently striking their teacup. In Peele’s movie, Get Out, the teacup represents the idea of “white” on the surface and “black” underneath. The teacup is used to hypnotize Chris, which symbolizes the way in which black people are often controlled and manipulated by white people in positions of power. Today, these historical teacups can be found in antique shops waiting for a new residency.