A’mya McKnight is a multimedia artist originally from Harlem, New York, and now based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her work centers on themes of grief, memory, and the preservation of familial stories and histories. Passionate about safeguarding analog media in today’s digital age, McKnight actively advocates for the continued relevance of analog formats. She leads initiatives such as the Vinyl of the Day giveaway, which takes place weekly at local Black-owned businesses, and organizes analog film workshops in New Orleans to foster community engagement and knowledge-sharing.
In her studio practice, McKnight works across a range of mediums, including poetry, photography, and analog film formats such as 8mm, 16mm, and 35mm. Her technical expertise has led her to contribute as a camera operator for NBC and Amazon Prime.
McKnight’s work has been exhibited at The Front Gallery, where she held her solo exhibition MY OCEAN, and at the Contemporary Arts Center. She has also participated in discussions at Antenna Gallery in New Orleans. An alumna of both the Maysles Documentary Center and Ghetto Film School, McKnight’s work continues to evolve as she explores the intersection of personal history, collective memory, and the power of analog media in preserving cultural legacies.