Ayana V. Jackson: A Portrait of Identity Through Photographic Exploration Ayana V. Jackson is an American photographer and filmmaker whose work delves into the complexities of African identity and diaspora, employing performance and studio-based portraiture as core artistic practices. Born in Livingston, New Jersey, on May 14, 1977, she embarked on her creative journey with a strong grounding in sociology from Spelman College (B.A., 1…