Shavon Aja Morris (b.1991) approaches photography through collage. She reuses found photographs as a means for rediscovering the essence of the Black American woman. Morris draws inspiration from cultural publications and African American memorabilia dating back to the 1960s. Through layered visual storytelling, Morris invites us to reconsider our understanding of womanhood, resilience, and society's effects on femininity. Morris’s collages become unique compositions that challenge our perceptions of what we remember versus what we forget.

Exhibition History

 Shavon Aja Morris (b. 1991) approaches photography through collage, reusing found photographs to rediscover the essence of the Black American woman. She was a 2024 Aperture Portfolio Prize finalist and has exhibited nationally in museums and biennials, including the forthcoming 2026 FotoFest Biennial. Her work has been featured at the Houston Museum of African American Culture, Lawndale Art Center (curated by Dr. Kanitra Fletcher), and San Francisco’s Museum of Craft and Design. Additionally, Morris participated in the MoAD benefit auction, presented a solo presentation with Richard Levy Gallery, and is included in notable private collections, such as the Guess Lawson Collection and that of actor Jeremy Pope. 

Occasionally, Shavon has also experimented with text-based techniques and other abstract approaches.