kawy-bah-thoh-lay (aka Joy Tah), the creative force behind Urban Babble, is a digital artist and member of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma. Her art celebrates the strength, resilience, and beauty of Indigenous, Black, and Brown women, creating a space where their stories are uplifted and honored. 

Her work features impactful phrases inscribed across elements and objects, expressing themes of empowerment and self-determination. 

A child sex trafficking survivor and passionate advocate for the MMIWGT2S movement (Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls, Transgender, and Two-Spirit individuals), Joy uses her artistry to raise awareness of this ongoing crisis. Her work not only inspires but also serves as a call to action, amplifying voices that deserve to be heard and celebrated. 🦋