Ayana Gordon

Through another evolution we go. 🧎🏾‍♀️ I thought it was time for another introduction for the new eyes here. In a time when they are actively trying to snuff us out, it feels more vital than ever to stand firm and take up space. So here I am—a Black woman fine art photographer and multimedia artist, doing what I love and solidifying my place to create, love, share, experience, and connect. Ayana Gordon (b. 1998) is an Antiguan-Haitian photographer and artist based in Baltimore, MD. Her work captures identity and heritage through rich textures and captivating compositions, blending personal and cultural storytelling. A self-taught artist, driven by exploration, her art has become a vessel for vulnerability and self-discovery. Creating has opened me up—breaking down my walls, allowing me to delve into my inner workings. For that, I am deeply appreciative. My light pours into everything I do, and through my work, I hope to inspire others to honor their own stories, their heritage, and their evolution. • • Thank you so much to @8thhousestudios for redesigning and creating my logo, to @hassan_.ayi for letting me crash their class in the park and capturing me on a beautiful summer afternoon, and @geodapro21 for a forever favorite of mine

Silent Conversations, 2023 it’s crazy when you can document someone’s love on film…my grandfather remains to be my greatest muse. Some of my favorite photos come from our time together, a space we always fill with love, gratitude, laughs, reflection, and sometimes when necessary silence… Using documentary photographic approach’s, this work celebrates nostalgia, heritage, and familial connections.

Whispers of Yesterday A photo series exploring nostalgia and intimacy, reimagined through a lens of quiet reflection and emotion. Each image captures moments that bridge the past and present, offering a visual meditation on the beauty of memory, human connection, and shared emotions. photographer + cd: @byayanag | @ayanamplified model: @_skylauren_ lighting assistance: @anthonymccray.photo styling: @byayanag | @ayanamplified production assistance: @nthabisengc__ & @alayahmarie._

Always great to celebrate old work! Honored to be included in the @griffinmuseum , ‘Topographies of Self’ online exhibition on view March 1st - March 31st 2026. Congratulations to all the amazing artists included! The Culture 16 in x 20 in Archival Handprint

On Her Own Terms, 2025 Archival Handprint 16 in x 20 in It’s the last week to see this piece as apart of the @creativealliancebaltimore group show ‘Untethered Familiars’. Ayana Gordon presents an image from The Shape of Her, a forthcoming series exploring the beauty and challenges of becoming a woman. Rooted in her own relationships and reflections, the series explores sisterhood, friendship as devotion, romantic relationships, motherhood beyond expectation, and the boundless talents women carry; the work honors transition as both tender and charged. This image marks the final stage of a woman’s unraveling: a moment after the layers have been shed. The figure is adorned with eccentric details that feel unmistakably her —small artifacts of selfhood. In the mirror, she catches her own gaze and pauses, contemplating what remains when performance falls away, and what it means to choose who you are becoming.

What does it mean to slow down in a fast, digital world? In this episode of When Creatives Thrive, we explore the work of Ayana Gordon, award winning analog photographer and multimedia artist. Her practice is deeply rooted in heritage, memory, and craft. Stream now on Spotify or check out the link in our bio Photo credit: Hassan Hunt @hassan_.ayi

Antigua — island life, through my eyes. My family, the landscape, the food, the people…little snippets of story from a summer back home.

My Love for Soup Joumou | Still life study (2024) January is a month of resets and renewal for many. For Haitians, it also carries the weight of history. On January 1, 1804, Haiti declared its independence. To celebrate, Haitians wear yellow and gather for Soup Joumou, a tradition rooted in freedom. No matter where I am, I have always found my way back home on New Year’s Day, slipping into something yellow to welcome luck, unity, and prosperity with my family. Every year, the soup is hot and ready by the time I walk in around 10am (okay, realistically 11/12). For a long time, I never paused to consider how much work and care lives inside that pot until one year I was stranded in a snowstorm and decided to make it myself. Soup Joumou is a labor of pure love. Down to the tiny dumplings my mom makes, just for me. It speaks to the passion and resilience of Haitian people. Something so simple holds so much power. This still life is my way of honoring the soup, and the hands that make it every year. An expression of love, freedom, and resilience. Each pot is different, but the message stays the same.

So much of this work was made in community. I’m extremely grateful for every creative who poured time + talent into my vision, and for every person who uplifted me and my work. It’s been fulfilling to watch more and more of the seeds I plant start to bloom, and to feel connected to this web of wildly talented artists and makers. I’m excited to water and tend to what I’m building; exploring more, creating boldly, and dreaming bigger. More coming soon. From Studio 3 ✨

We are happy to announce our upcoming annual resident artist showcase, Untethered Familiars. In anticipation of this exhibition, we would like to showcase some extraordinary artworks created by our talented artists! You can tour their studios February (and learn to how to become one of our resident artists)! See below for more info! 🎨 First slide: "Floop is a mad man, help us save us by Ajee Hasan " featuring the poem "Land of the Free". Baltimore native, Ajee Hassan, is a multi-disciplinary Beauty Artisan. Using the art of hair as her medium, her work is at the intersection of beauty and wellness. With extensive training in color application, cutting techniques, and skin-enhancing services, her aim is to empower individuals to step into their greatness — building their confidence and self-esteem through personalized styling education and self-care strategies. 🎨 Second Slide: "Unravel III On Her Own Terms" by Ayana Gordon. Ayana Gordon (b. 1998) is a self-taught Antiguan-Haitian artist and photographer based in Baltimore, Maryland. Her work explores identity, heritage, and cultural storytelling, focusing on Caribbean and Haitian experiences. Through film photography, set design, and layered compositions, she traces the spiritual connections between people, land, and memory. 🎨 Third Slide: "Tangential" by Roo Taylor. Roo Taylor (b. 2003) is a Baltimore based artist originally from Denver. She received a BFA from Maryland Institute College of Art. She works in a combination of high flow acrylic paint and acrylic ink utilizing transparency to amplify colors within abstract landscapes and figures, aiming to draw parallels between the natural world and human relationships. See our artists work in person at their upcoming showcase! UNTETHERED FAMILIARS | ANNUAL RESIDENT ARTIST EXHIBITION January 9, 2026 - February 14, 2026 in the Amalie Rothschild Gallery Open Studios and Resident Artist Information Session: February 6, 2026 6 – 8:30 pm 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore MD RSVP at creativealliance.org #baltimoreartists #creativealliance #residentartists

@charmcity_cc invited me back to document TLRAR Residency Cohort IV. Each session is a chance to better understand the people behind the work and the experiences that move their practice. Cornelia Stokes Rhesa Paul Emmanuel Massillon Kolpeace Sheree Renée Thomas

Come behind the scenes of studio 3 with award- winning analog photographer and multimedia artist, @byayanag . A resident artist at @creativealliancebaltimore , she captures heritage and heart with every piece she releases. Follow her at @byayanag #openstudiotour