From January 01, 2026 to January 31, 2026
Born in 1936 near Pelahatchie, Mississippi, twin sisters Fay and Gay have never been apart. They built their home in 1969 and share all household duties side by side, as well as a passion for knitting, solving puzzles and making their famous homemade Divinity candy. Their residence is adorned with twin-inspired artwork, poems, porcelain figurines and framed puzzles of cherished family memories. Within their wardrobe are two sets of every outfit as they still prefer to dress in matching attire. Their professional lives have been intertwined as well, sharing careers and ultimately retiring together. Today you’ll often find Fay and Gay front porch sitting, greeting passersby with a smile and a wave, enjoying the simple pleasure of each other’s company.
Samantha Yancey is a Mississippi-born artist drawn to the subtle intersections of nature, kinship, and lived experience. Her work has been exhibited internationally and featured in print and online publications. In her recent series, Fay and Gay, she documents the lifelong devotion and unity of twin sisters, capturing quiet strength, tenderness, and daily rituals. Across her work, Yancey explores intimacy and the enduring beauty of everyday life within Southern identity. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Photography from the Art Institute of Atlanta (2012) and lives in Jackson, Mississippi, where she continues to explore the stories and rhythms of the people and places around her.
