artist biography

Jadea Knight is a multidisciplinary artist who explores themes of identity, transformation, and connection through film, photography, and storytelling. Her work is deeply informed by personal experiences and reflections on womanhood, capturing transitional moments and emotions in ways that feel both intimate and universally resonant.

Her solo exhibition, To A Familiar Stranger (2024) reflects her distinctive narrative style, delving into themes of identity and transformation. Knight has also exhibited in group shows such as The CAN Summit (2024) at the CAN Foundation Artist in Residence Studios and A Look Within (2023) at the Visual Arts & Design Center of Tidewater Community College. Her film was featured at the Afrikana Film Festival (2023), and her photography was displayed at the Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival (2024), where she won first place for the Award of Excellence. Additionally, Knight has collaborated with the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) in Richmond, Virginia, where her creative direction was showcased in the Blkrunway Fashion Show (2023, 2024).

Beyond exhibitions and screenings, Knight has engaged with the arts community as a Studio Artist at the CAN Artist Studios in Newport News, VA (2024, 2025), and delivered the artist talk Conversations in Art: A Journey from Self to Community (2024) as part of her solo exhibition. She also participated in the Cantemporary Workshop with the CAN Foundation (2023), deepening her commitment to storytelling and community engagement through her practice.