Sablā Stays

PIN–UP 40 “𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲” Featuring @saintheron and @solangeknowles In conversation with @theastergates at 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮.𝗽𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗽𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲.𝗼𝗿𝗴 For #PINUP40, PIN–UP presents 𝗘𝗻𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮 — an anthological exploration of Saint Heron as publishing house, creative agency, design lab, and living record of a practice rooted in vision, trust, and truth. Read the full conversation with Theaster Gates in #PINUP40, part of the anniversary issue box set, and experience the complete world of Saint Heron. 📸 @kobewagstaff

𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵, amerikahaus münchen Collaborated again with my dear @micaiahcarter for the first time in a while for his first international show at @amerikahaus münchen. Thank you so much for tapping onto me Micaiah 🤎 📸 Exhibition Photography by @billie_clarken

a series of random, fortunate, and unfortunate events…

A 5 year journey of love, intention, honor, and reflection. Amaza’s story reflects so much of my own creative journey. The path of a Black woman working across disciplines, shaping worlds through imagination and skill, and carrying the weight of many identities while still choosing to make with clarity and intention feels deeply familiar. And within that, the experience of loving another woman and building space from that love, allowing intimacy and partnership to become a foundation for creative expansion mirrors my own path in a way that feels grounding. Her life shows how creativity, identity, and love can move together and open room for new possibilities. The making and sharing of this book symbolizes more than anyone could ever know and for that I’m so thankful to have a hand in bringing just a piece of Amaza’s ever expansive life to the world with @saintheron . – Sabla Stays ——— Saint Heron Press and The Saint Heron Library Present: ‘Azurest Blue: The Life and Legacy of Amaza Lee Meredith,’ a research journal zine on the passion-driven life and career achievements of twentieth-century Black and queer architect, artist and educator, Amaza Lee Meredith (1895–1984). 
Publishers Saint Heron Press Editor, Art Direction, Creative Director @solangeknowles for Saint Heron Executive Editor + Executive Project Manager  @thetrillfairy for Saint Heron @_kingshabazz_ for Saint Heron Book Designers Sablā Stays for Saint Heron @thugvodou for Saint Heron Zine Production & Printer Harley Smart At Antiesm Books BookArt, Montreal Videography: Matus Racek Photography: @rafaelrios__ Sound Designer and Music : Solange Knowles Recording Engineer: Mikaelin ‘Blue’ BlueSpruce Editor: Matus Racek, Stefani Saintonge, Solange Knowles Special acknowledgment is extended to Virginia State University. The research, information, and access that informed this work were made possible through the Virginia State University Special Collections and University Archives. Special thanks is extended to National Register of Historic Places – Sourced by Calder C. Loth. Special thanks is extended to Sabato De Sarno for the generous support.

Soft launching my public speaking abilities with @solangeknowles and @saintheron 🥹. On October 13th, I sat beside my favorite collaborators, Shantel (@thetrillfairy ) and Solange, for the announcement of her scholar-in-residence role at USC Thornton School of Music (our girl is a professor 👩🏾‍🏫!). This day was extremely grounding for me as I listened to young undergrads reflect onto me words that felt like Deja vu post-discussion. Hearing young women who looked and sounded like me ten years ago share how and why it means so much to have a curriculum brought in by Solange and @saintheron at a PWI speaks to the core of the essential need for expansion beyond the boundaries we’ve been fed across many disciplines. Especially within academia. The forthcoming work and opportunity made possible by Solange, @jasonkingsays , and @uscthornton to come in 2027 is necessary and exciting to play a part in. Cheers to the work of @saintheron cementing itself in the canon of academia and musical curation. You know we been doin this! And as always gratitude to you @solangeknowles for inviting me to be a part of this conversation and announcement 🥂 📸 by Emma McIntyre of @gettyimages

@michaelaangelad and I did a thing! Well, we’ve done many things together. I had the honor of designing the cover for my mentor, big sis, and auntie in taste! memoir ‘tenderheaded,’ published by @simonandschuster and edited by @yahdon . I’ve known Michaela since I was 19, though I later realized we first met when I was about 16 years old at Career Day at the High School of Fashion Industries (@fashionhighnyc ) where I attended. We’ve crossed paths more than once and were truly destined to build the connection we have today. From designing decks for The Hair Tales when it was just a conversation series on the grounds of AFROPUNK, to tote bags adorned with vintage Ebony ads and 70’s hair ads, to leading design for her Hulu show of the same name, our creative journey has been full circle. I’m so happy we’ve collaborated again on something so near and dear, a memoir rooted in vulnerability and poetry in its purest form. I’m beyond grateful to have been part of your journey as an artist, curator, image activist, Black woman lover, and now, writer and author (although you’ve always been one). I love you deeply and am so proud to experience you anew through the pages you poured your all into. Here’s to many more creative collaborations and oyster dates filled with laughter and kiki’ing! 🥂🦪

proof that I actually go outside.

Touched a lot of grass, sand, and dirt these past few months.

Last month I worked alongside @niathomas.co on designing her CFDA book submission. This was a sprint but nonetheless fun and I am so happy about the turnout. The biggest thanks to @brooklynarchival for the printing and @apojove for binding and brining my vision to fruition.

I want to thank everyone who came out to celebrate my 30th. I don’t celebrate myself enough but this day was a beautiful reminder of what love, friendship, and true community feels like. There was someone present who played an important role at every chapter of my life from birth, to elementary, high school, college, my first professional role and beyond. It was indeed overwhelming but in the best way possible. I love every single one of you who showed up. To those who couldn’t make it and reached out and sent me presents, and all of the happy birthday wishes I received, thank you!!! I am so full. Thank you to @thedeianyc for being my sacred space this evening! Appreciate y’all. All my frennnnns did their thing this evening 📸 Photos by @naima.noguera 💿 Music by @alginaligns 🆘 SOS Team @thatsartcor (@shaderenee & @retrogee ) 🎂 Cake by Aunt Margie 🤲🏿 Professor Hold it Down @jadebiggavel

Celebrated @solangeknowles last week as she was honored by Brooklyn Academy of Music (@bam_brooklyn ) as a Creative Trailblazer alongside Mikki Shepard. Thank you Solo for inviting me to be a part of your special day 🖤🖤🖤. The evening was a ki to say the least 😉. 📸: @jesperdlund