A’mya McKnight is a multimedia artist, writer, and spiritual practitioner born and raised in Harlem, New York. Her work centers on themes of grief, memory, and the preservation of familial stories and histories, while also exploring healing as both a personal and collective process.
Working across poetry, photography, and analog film formats—including 8mm, 16mm, and 35mm—McKnight is deeply committed to safeguarding analog media in an increasingly digital world. Her practice extends beyond the studio into community engagement, having led initiatives such as the Vinyl of the Day giveaway (2023–2025) in New Orleans, fostering connection, accessibility, and cultural exchange. She has also worked closely with the Preservation Hall Foundation’s Analog and Visual Collection as an Archival Assistant.
Alongside her visual work, McKnight is an active astrology writer on Substack, where she shares reflective essays, self-healing frameworks, and intuitive guidance. Her spiritual practice—including tarot and mediumship—functions as an extension of her artistic inquiry, offering pathways for introspection, transformation, and alignment. She is also available for private tarot readings, creating intentional spaces for clarity and emotional grounding.
Her technical background includes work as a camera operator for NBC and Amazon Prime. McKnight’s work has been exhibited at The Front Gallery (solo exhibition MY OCEAN), the Contemporary Arts Center, and she has participated in public programming at Antenna Gallery in New Orleans. She is an alumna of the Maysles Documentary Center and Ghetto Film School.
Across disciplines, McKnight’s evolving practice exists at the intersection of archival preservation, storytelling, and spiritual inquiry—honoring the past while guiding others toward healing and self-discovery.