ABOUT ME

      Brianna Tejeda is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, and storyteller from West Harlem, New York City. A graduate of University at Buffalo, her work explores identity, gender, mental health, memory, and human connection through painting, drawing, printmaking, film, and narrative world-building. Rooted in personal experience, her practice examines the tension between societal expectations and self-perception, often centering vulnerability, transformation, and emotional honesty.

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      Raised in a Dominican household alongside her mother and grandparents, Brianna began developing her voice through poetry and storytelling at The Brotherhood Sister Sol, a nonprofit organization dedicated to youth empowerment and social justice. She also participated in Gaia Renaissance, a youth leadership program focused on sustainability, food justice, horticulture, and community organizing, where she worked in community gardens and youth-led farmers markets serving her neighborhood.

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      Her work blends intimate storytelling with cultural commentary, challenging rigid ideas surrounding gender, identity, and power. Through self-portraiture, documentary filmmaking, and figurative work, she creates emotionally charged spaces that encourage viewers to question assumptions and reflect on their own experiences. Brianna’s artistic practice is driven by a desire to tell impactful stories that linger beyond the moment of viewing—stories that invite discomfort, empathy, introspection, and possibility.

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      One year after graduating, she continues developing projects across visual art, poetry, and long-form storytelling, with aspirations of creating work that resonates deeply and sparks meaningful conversation.