Ayana V. Jackson
Diptyk Magazine

Ayana V. Jackson, an American photographer, has recently exhibited her works in cities like Boston, Shanghai, Paris, and New York, while captivating international audiences. Despite her success, her works remain out of the speculative art market, making them appealing for collectors seeking stable artistic investments.

Jackson's photography recalls the great masters of painting but aims to deconstruct colonial historical representations, shaping contemporary perceptions. Her work, often centered around self-portraits where she portrays historical or imagined figures, reclaims the narrative of Black bodies and reinvents erased histories. Her art explores the boundaries between archival history and fiction, collective memory, and reconstructed identity. This approach makes her pieces visually striking and politically impactful, challenging stereotypes and racial constructions embedded in photography.

Excerpted words written by Céline Moine for Diptyk Magazine.