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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._

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._

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._

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._

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._

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._

La Pucelle

Coinciding with ‘Beeting Heart,’ ‘La Pucelle’ is another exploration deeply rooted in the spirit of Joan of Arc, infused with the shades of Renaissance art.

The essence of "La Pucelle" is a powerful blend of historical homage and a bold assertion of visibility. Joan of Arc's indomitable spirit resonates across time, and I've worked to channel that spirit to empower people of color. The result is a series that not only pays homage to a legendary figure but also shines a light on those who have been underrepresented in the art world for far too long.

My work celebrates diversity, a symphony of hues, and an invitation to reframe perspectives.

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@byayanag / @ayanamplified ( shot + creative direction )

model: @jeincypaniagua
styling: @azmareec | @stush_llc
mua: @jeincypaniagua
hair stylist: @dahveyaun
set: @ayanamplified | @aamp.d
balaclava headchain: @rivmccall

La Pucelle

Coinciding with ‘Beeting Heart,’ ‘La Pucelle’ is another exploration deeply rooted in the spirit of Joan of Arc, infused with the shades of Renaissance art.

The essence of "La Pucelle" is a powerful blend of historical homage and a bold assertion of visibility. Joan of Arc's indomitable spirit resonates across time, and I've worked to channel that spirit to empower people of color. The result is a series that not only pays homage to a legendary figure but also shines a light on those who have been underrepresented in the art world for far too long.

My work celebrates diversity, a symphony of hues, and an invitation to reframe perspectives.

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@byayanag / @ayanamplified ( shot + creative direction )

model: @jeincypaniagua
styling: @azmareec | @stush_llc
mua: @jeincypaniagua
hair stylist: @dahveyaun
set: @ayanamplified | @aamp.d
balaclava headchain: @rivmccall

La Pucelle

Coinciding with ‘Beeting Heart,’ ‘La Pucelle’ is another exploration deeply rooted in the spirit of Joan of Arc, infused with the shades of Renaissance art.

The essence of "La Pucelle" is a powerful blend of historical homage and a bold assertion of visibility. Joan of Arc's indomitable spirit resonates across time, and I've worked to channel that spirit to empower people of color. The result is a series that not only pays homage to a legendary figure but also shines a light on those who have been underrepresented in the art world for far too long.

My work celebrates diversity, a symphony of hues, and an invitation to reframe perspectives.

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@byayanag / @ayanamplified ( shot + creative direction )

model: @jeincypaniagua
styling: @azmareec | @stush_llc
mua: @jeincypaniagua
hair stylist: @dahveyaun
set: @ayanamplified | @aamp.d
balaclava headchain: @rivmccall

La Pucelle

Coinciding with ‘Beeting Heart,’ ‘La Pucelle’ is another exploration deeply rooted in the spirit of Joan of Arc, infused with the shades of Renaissance art.

The essence of "La Pucelle" is a powerful blend of historical homage and a bold assertion of visibility. Joan of Arc's indomitable spirit resonates across time, and I've worked to channel that spirit to empower people of color. The result is a series that not only pays homage to a legendary figure but also shines a light on those who have been underrepresented in the art world for far too long.

My work celebrates diversity, a symphony of hues, and an invitation to reframe perspectives.

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@byayanag / @ayanamplified ( shot + creative direction )

model: @jeincypaniagua
styling: @azmareec | @stush_llc
mua: @jeincypaniagua
hair stylist: @dahveyaun
set: @ayanamplified | @aamp.d
balaclava headchain: @rivmccall

Sting Like A Bee

A photo series paying homage to vintage boxers from the 1800s, while offering a powerful cultural commentary on black brotherhood. Through captivating visuals, it explores the strength and fragility of brotherly connections within black cultures as they navigate through a broader spectrum of emotions and experiences.

Departing from stereotypes, each photograph captures a moment of raw authenticity, immortalizing the strength, vulnerability, and camaraderie shared among these remarkable individuals.

As you embark on this visual journey, I invite you to reflect on the significance of brotherhood within black cultures and appreciate the resilience and courage it takes to thrive in a world that may not always understand its nuances.
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@byayanag / @ayanamplified ( shot + creative direction )

models: @djelybacar.kouyate & @mishiouu
photo assistant: @raba.jpg
set: @ayanamplified | @aamp.d
set assistant: @nthabisengc__
styling: @azmareec | @stush_llc
styling assist: @erynyoo
studio: @alte.labs
retouch: @rinav_retouch

Sting Like A Bee

A photo series paying homage to vintage boxers from the 1800s, while offering a powerful cultural commentary on black brotherhood. Through captivating visuals, it explores the strength and fragility of brotherly connections within black cultures as they navigate through a broader spectrum of emotions and experiences.

Departing from stereotypes, each photograph captures a moment of raw authenticity, immortalizing the strength, vulnerability, and camaraderie shared among these remarkable individuals.

As you embark on this visual journey, I invite you to reflect on the significance of brotherhood within black cultures and appreciate the resilience and courage it takes to thrive in a world that may not always understand its nuances.
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@byayanag / @ayanamplified ( shot + creative direction )

models: @djelybacar.kouyate & @mishiouu
photo assistant: @raba.jpg
set: @ayanamplified | @aamp.d
set assistant: @nthabisengc__
styling: @azmareec | @stush_llc
styling assist: @erynyoo
studio: @alte.labs
retouch: @rinav_retouch

Wow… where do I even start? THANK YOU, BALTIMORE.

I’m so grateful to have been part of SCOUT this year. Thank you to the curators for the opportunity, and to the incredible SCOUT, @artscapebmore, and @create_baltimore teams for bringing it all together.
It was such a beautiful experience connecting with new collectors, sharing stories, and seeing these pieces find new homes.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, sat with the work, and shared your interpretations with me. Some of my favorite moments were seeing how deeply the pieces moved people and hearing the personal connections they made.

Feeling all the feels. That’s a wrap. 🤞🏾
Available works are on my website, linked in my bio.

Wow… where do I even start? THANK YOU, BALTIMORE.

I’m so grateful to have been part of SCOUT this year. Thank you to the curators for the opportunity, and to the incredible SCOUT, @artscapebmore, and @create_baltimore teams for bringing it all together.
It was such a beautiful experience connecting with new collectors, sharing stories, and seeing these pieces find new homes.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, sat with the work, and shared your interpretations with me. Some of my favorite moments were seeing how deeply the pieces moved people and hearing the personal connections they made.

Feeling all the feels. That’s a wrap. 🤞🏾
Available works are on my website, linked in my bio.

Wow… where do I even start? THANK YOU, BALTIMORE.

I’m so grateful to have been part of SCOUT this year. Thank you to the curators for the opportunity, and to the incredible SCOUT, @artscapebmore, and @create_baltimore teams for bringing it all together.
It was such a beautiful experience connecting with new collectors, sharing stories, and seeing these pieces find new homes.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, sat with the work, and shared your interpretations with me. Some of my favorite moments were seeing how deeply the pieces moved people and hearing the personal connections they made.

Feeling all the feels. That’s a wrap. 🤞🏾
Available works are on my website, linked in my bio.

Wow… where do I even start? THANK YOU, BALTIMORE.

I’m so grateful to have been part of SCOUT this year. Thank you to the curators for the opportunity, and to the incredible SCOUT, @artscapebmore, and @create_baltimore teams for bringing it all together.
It was such a beautiful experience connecting with new collectors, sharing stories, and seeing these pieces find new homes.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, sat with the work, and shared your interpretations with me. Some of my favorite moments were seeing how deeply the pieces moved people and hearing the personal connections they made.

Feeling all the feels. That’s a wrap. 🤞🏾
Available works are on my website, linked in my bio.

Wow… where do I even start? THANK YOU, BALTIMORE.

I’m so grateful to have been part of SCOUT this year. Thank you to the curators for the opportunity, and to the incredible SCOUT, @artscapebmore, and @create_baltimore teams for bringing it all together.
It was such a beautiful experience connecting with new collectors, sharing stories, and seeing these pieces find new homes.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, sat with the work, and shared your interpretations with me. Some of my favorite moments were seeing how deeply the pieces moved people and hearing the personal connections they made.

Feeling all the feels. That’s a wrap. 🤞🏾
Available works are on my website, linked in my bio.

Wow… where do I even start? THANK YOU, BALTIMORE.

I’m so grateful to have been part of SCOUT this year. Thank you to the curators for the opportunity, and to the incredible SCOUT, @artscapebmore, and @create_baltimore teams for bringing it all together.
It was such a beautiful experience connecting with new collectors, sharing stories, and seeing these pieces find new homes.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, sat with the work, and shared your interpretations with me. Some of my favorite moments were seeing how deeply the pieces moved people and hearing the personal connections they made.

Feeling all the feels. That’s a wrap. 🤞🏾
Available works are on my website, linked in my bio.

Wow… where do I even start? THANK YOU, BALTIMORE.

I’m so grateful to have been part of SCOUT this year. Thank you to the curators for the opportunity, and to the incredible SCOUT, @artscapebmore, and @create_baltimore teams for bringing it all together.
It was such a beautiful experience connecting with new collectors, sharing stories, and seeing these pieces find new homes.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, sat with the work, and shared your interpretations with me. Some of my favorite moments were seeing how deeply the pieces moved people and hearing the personal connections they made.

Feeling all the feels. That’s a wrap. 🤞🏾
Available works are on my website, linked in my bio.

Wow… where do I even start? THANK YOU, BALTIMORE.

I’m so grateful to have been part of SCOUT this year. Thank you to the curators for the opportunity, and to the incredible SCOUT, @artscapebmore, and @create_baltimore teams for bringing it all together.
It was such a beautiful experience connecting with new collectors, sharing stories, and seeing these pieces find new homes.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, sat with the work, and shared your interpretations with me. Some of my favorite moments were seeing how deeply the pieces moved people and hearing the personal connections they made.

Feeling all the feels. That’s a wrap. 🤞🏾
Available works are on my website, linked in my bio.

Lady Love
Dimensions: 28 x 13 in.
Medium: Birch plywood, French lace, aluminum, and enamelware metal mugs
Year: 2026

NEW WORK on view at SCOUT (101 Gay St) during @artscapebmore

SCOUT HOURS
Friday, May 22nd: 1 PM to 6 PM
Saturday, May 23rd: 11 AM to 7 PM
Sunday, May 24th: 11 AM to 5 PM

Lady Love
Dimensions: 28 x 13 in.
Medium: Birch plywood, French lace, aluminum, and enamelware metal mugs
Year: 2026

NEW WORK on view at SCOUT (101 Gay St) during @artscapebmore

SCOUT HOURS
Friday, May 22nd: 1 PM to 6 PM
Saturday, May 23rd: 11 AM to 7 PM
Sunday, May 24th: 11 AM to 5 PM

Lady Love
Dimensions: 28 x 13 in.
Medium: Birch plywood, French lace, aluminum, and enamelware metal mugs
Year: 2026

NEW WORK on view at SCOUT (101 Gay St) during @artscapebmore

SCOUT HOURS
Friday, May 22nd: 1 PM to 6 PM
Saturday, May 23rd: 11 AM to 7 PM
Sunday, May 24th: 11 AM to 5 PM

Lady Love
Dimensions: 28 x 13 in.
Medium: Birch plywood, French lace, aluminum, and enamelware metal mugs
Year: 2026

NEW WORK on view at SCOUT (101 Gay St) during @artscapebmore

SCOUT HOURS
Friday, May 22nd: 1 PM to 6 PM
Saturday, May 23rd: 11 AM to 7 PM
Sunday, May 24th: 11 AM to 5 PM

Excited to be presenting at SCOUT Art Fair during @artscapebmore.

Thank you to the curators, @bydvnlln and @vivalacie, for including my work.

See you soon!

SCOUT HOURS
Friday, May 22: 1 PM–6 PM
Saturday, May 23: 11 AM–7 PM
Sunday, May 24: 11 AM–5 PM

Excited to be presenting at SCOUT Art Fair during @artscapebmore.

Thank you to the curators, @bydvnlln and @vivalacie, for including my work.

See you soon!

SCOUT HOURS
Friday, May 22: 1 PM–6 PM
Saturday, May 23: 11 AM–7 PM
Sunday, May 24: 11 AM–5 PM

Excited to be presenting at SCOUT Art Fair during @artscapebmore.

Thank you to the curators, @bydvnlln and @vivalacie, for including my work.

See you soon!

SCOUT HOURS
Friday, May 22: 1 PM–6 PM
Saturday, May 23: 11 AM–7 PM
Sunday, May 24: 11 AM–5 PM

Excited to be presenting at SCOUT Art Fair during @artscapebmore.

Thank you to the curators, @bydvnlln and @vivalacie, for including my work.

See you soon!

SCOUT HOURS
Friday, May 22: 1 PM–6 PM
Saturday, May 23: 11 AM–7 PM
Sunday, May 24: 11 AM–5 PM

Excited to be presenting at SCOUT Art Fair during @artscapebmore.

Thank you to the curators, @bydvnlln and @vivalacie, for including my work.

See you soon!

SCOUT HOURS
Friday, May 22: 1 PM–6 PM
Saturday, May 23: 11 AM–7 PM
Sunday, May 24: 11 AM–5 PM

midriff supremacy.

midriff supremacy.

midriff supremacy.

midriff supremacy.

midriff supremacy.

midriff supremacy.

midriff supremacy.

Two weeks post-show isn’t too terrible, right? 😅

I wanted to share my gratitude to @nommohouse for being a part of their group exhibition, ‘Becoming’. If you weren’t at the opening, you missed an incredible turnout... the line was down the block. A real reflection of the community the artists and @adewalemaye have built.

Thank you for the new connections, the love, and everyone who came out to support!

Second image captured by: @nayab.jade

Two weeks post-show isn’t too terrible, right? 😅

I wanted to share my gratitude to @nommohouse for being a part of their group exhibition, ‘Becoming’. If you weren’t at the opening, you missed an incredible turnout... the line was down the block. A real reflection of the community the artists and @adewalemaye have built.

Thank you for the new connections, the love, and everyone who came out to support!

Second image captured by: @nayab.jade

Two weeks post-show isn’t too terrible, right? 😅

I wanted to share my gratitude to @nommohouse for being a part of their group exhibition, ‘Becoming’. If you weren’t at the opening, you missed an incredible turnout... the line was down the block. A real reflection of the community the artists and @adewalemaye have built.

Thank you for the new connections, the love, and everyone who came out to support!

Second image captured by: @nayab.jade

Two weeks post-show isn’t too terrible, right? 😅

I wanted to share my gratitude to @nommohouse for being a part of their group exhibition, ‘Becoming’. If you weren’t at the opening, you missed an incredible turnout... the line was down the block. A real reflection of the community the artists and @adewalemaye have built.

Thank you for the new connections, the love, and everyone who came out to support!

Second image captured by: @nayab.jade

Two weeks post-show isn’t too terrible, right? 😅

I wanted to share my gratitude to @nommohouse for being a part of their group exhibition, ‘Becoming’. If you weren’t at the opening, you missed an incredible turnout... the line was down the block. A real reflection of the community the artists and @adewalemaye have built.

Thank you for the new connections, the love, and everyone who came out to support!

Second image captured by: @nayab.jade

Two weeks post-show isn’t too terrible, right? 😅

I wanted to share my gratitude to @nommohouse for being a part of their group exhibition, ‘Becoming’. If you weren’t at the opening, you missed an incredible turnout... the line was down the block. A real reflection of the community the artists and @adewalemaye have built.

Thank you for the new connections, the love, and everyone who came out to support!

Second image captured by: @nayab.jade

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

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

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

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The city needs you diva

The city needs you diva

The city needs you diva

The city needs you diva

The city needs you diva

The city needs you diva

The city needs you diva

boss baby

thank you @wjztv for having me on Monday to share a little more about Liquid Courage, an exciting program and huge undertaking that I’ve had the chance to put my spin on for @bmiatwork (original concept by the brilliant community organizer,@idkbrianne)

And a huge s/o to @chelsearedd_ for getting us on the air! You’re a star ⭐️

boss baby

thank you @wjztv for having me on Monday to share a little more about Liquid Courage, an exciting program and huge undertaking that I’ve had the chance to put my spin on for @bmiatwork (original concept by the brilliant community organizer,@idkbrianne)

And a huge s/o to @chelsearedd_ for getting us on the air! You’re a star ⭐️

boss baby

thank you @wjztv for having me on Monday to share a little more about Liquid Courage, an exciting program and huge undertaking that I’ve had the chance to put my spin on for @bmiatwork (original concept by the brilliant community organizer,@idkbrianne)

And a huge s/o to @chelsearedd_ for getting us on the air! You’re a star ⭐️

boss baby

thank you @wjztv for having me on Monday to share a little more about Liquid Courage, an exciting program and huge undertaking that I’ve had the chance to put my spin on for @bmiatwork (original concept by the brilliant community organizer,@idkbrianne)

And a huge s/o to @chelsearedd_ for getting us on the air! You’re a star ⭐️

boss baby

thank you @wjztv for having me on Monday to share a little more about Liquid Courage, an exciting program and huge undertaking that I’ve had the chance to put my spin on for @bmiatwork (original concept by the brilliant community organizer,@idkbrianne)

And a huge s/o to @chelsearedd_ for getting us on the air! You’re a star ⭐️

boss baby

thank you @wjztv for having me on Monday to share a little more about Liquid Courage, an exciting program and huge undertaking that I’ve had the chance to put my spin on for @bmiatwork (original concept by the brilliant community organizer,@idkbrianne)

And a huge s/o to @chelsearedd_ for getting us on the air! You’re a star ⭐️