Art on the Underground Staff Writer in Residence 2022.
Through My Scars is the first release from the Art on the Underground Writer in Residence Ayesha Kundi. Inspired by the permanent artwork for Westminster station by British-Ghanaian artist Larry Achiampong, titled ‘PAN AFRICAN FLAG FOR THE RELIC TRAVELLERS’ ALLIANCE (UNION)‘, 2022.
The Art on the Underground Writer in Residence 2022 is a brand-new opportunity for a TfL staff member to develop their writing by working with Art on the Underground.
The Writer in Residence programme will highlight and amplify the creative voices within TfL, creating engaging responses to Art on the Underground artists and artworks throughout 2022.
Through my Scars
My limit is the sky
Filled with stars
And stairways
Unending whirls
And the colour yellow
I speak of joy
Through my scars
As I shed my golden cape
Vulnerable
Unarmed
Unsure
I walk through the sacrifices
Made by my fathers
And their fathers
On the streets I now call home
Wearing on my shoulders
The weight
And the pride
All in one
As I slowly stride on
My mothers and sisters
My daughters and children
Make merry and joy
On a land filled in riches
Cladded
Folded
Covered
In adinkra
Long live the joys
Long live the peace
-Ayesha Kundi, 2022
