Jaylon Smith is an African American interdisciplinary photographer and creative director whose work embodies the spirit and complexity of Afro Surrealism. A graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography in 2019, Smith’s practice exists at the intersection of fine art, commercial aesthetics, and contemporary cultural discourse.
Influenced by the visual languages of Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art, his work examines layered relationships among history, iconography, and lived experience. Through digitally manipulated photography, Smith creates emotionally resonant images that challenge conventional representations of identity, dignity, and cultural pride. He coined the term “Visual Experiences” to describe his distinctive approach to digitally manipulated photography, a practice that merges conceptual depth with immersive visual storytelling.
Smith’s work has drawn the attention of prominent cultural figures such as Jamie Foxx and J Young MDK. His art has been exhibited at leading contemporary venues including SCAD Atlanta and Savannah Open Studio, Mason Fine Art, and Buckhead Art and Company. In 2021, he was named a finalist in the SCAD Key Light Alumni Photography Challenge, an honor personally acknowledged by SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace in recognition of his innovative contributions at the intersection of art, fashion, and academia.
In addition to his studio practice, Smith is the founder and chief executive officer of Huein Studios, a nationally recognized and award winning creative agency specializing in strategic design, multimedia storytelling, and culturally driven brand development. Under his leadership, Huein Studios has become a catalyst for connecting art, commerce, and social impact, partnering with global brands to produce work that is both visually compelling and socially relevant.
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