Artist Bio

Jayla Trenyce is a conceptual fine art photographer and creative entrepreneur based in Chicago. Her photographic practice centers the investigation of the complexities of Black femme identity formation through intimate, symbolic, and narrative-driven imagery. This work has been presented in exhibition settings and through documentation-based practices supporting organizational marketing and archival initiatives throughout the city of Chicago, most notably at The South Side Community Art Center and The Museum of Science and Industry’s 2026 Black Creative Juried Art Exhibition. Across all facets of her practice, she prioritizes collaboration, accessibility, and the creation of spaces for Black creatives.

In addition to her photographic practice, Jayla has also served as a Programming and Social Media Assistant at the historic South Side Community Art Center, where she supported Black arts administration and archival preservation.

She has contributed to initiatives such as Belonging in S.T.E.A.M. (2024), which centers authentic representation for BIPOC and other historically underrepresented groups across science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics.

As the founder of Kindred Noir, a multidisciplinary creative organization encompassing both a for-profit creative studio and a nonprofit arm. Jayla is dedicated to supporting artists and creative organizations through education, digital marketing, access, and community-centered programming. The organization exists to equip artists—particularly Black and underserved creatives—with the tools and visibility needed to build sustainable creative practices and achieve long-term success.