Ayana V Jackson-artist

Ayana is a photographer who divides her time between Brooklyn, Paris and I am happy to say Johannesburg.

Her biography describes her work. "Ayana V Jackson’s work examines the complexities of photographic representation and the role of the camera in constructing identity. Using performance and studio-based portraiture, her practice can be seen as a map of the ethical considerations and relationships involved between the photographer, subject and viewer."

She is currently researching a project as part of a fellowship with the The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC)

"My view of Johannesburg is that is is progressive and mixed.  What keeps me here is that it is busy becomnig what it will be be. It has left its past but not quite found its future. It will never be in this moment again."