Jorian Charlton (b. 1989, Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a photographer specializing in portraiture. With a deep-rooted passion for capturing the essence of Black culture, Jorian’s work is a reflection of their personal experiences and the vibrant tapestry of their community. Driven by a desire to explore themes of family, intimacy, community, and love, Charlton’s photography delves into the depths of human connections. Through careful attention to lighting, atmosphere, fashion, and pose, they construct visual compositions that transcend mere imagery, revealing profound stories and capturing the raw emotions of their models. Jorian’s portraits serve as visual narratives, illuminating the rich diasporic stories while simultaneously challenging prevailing norms of contemporary Black representation.
Charlton earned a Bachelor of Photography at Sheridan College, and has had solo exhibitions at the Gallery TPW, Art Gallery of Ontario, Cooper Cole, Toronto; and the Art Gallery of Mississauga, Mississauga. She has participated in group exhibitions at Doris McCarthy Gallery at University of Toronto, Scarborough; and at the Museum of Contemporary Photography in Chicago. Her work is included in the traveling exhibition The New Black Vanguard: Photography between Art and Fashion which was first curated for the 2021 edition of Arles Les Recontres de la Photographie, and As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic, Selections from the Wedge Collection. Charlton has created a number of public art projects in Toronto in collaboration with Toronto’s Year of Public Art, and Contact Photography Festival. Jorian Charlton currently lives and works in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Jorian Charlton
Akoy
Akoy, 2023
Archival inkjet print
Edition of 3, 2 AP
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Jorian Charlton
Akoy
Akoy, 2023
Archival inkjet print
Edition of 3, 2 AP
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Jorian Charlton
With Care, Capture Photography Festival
With Care, 2025
Capture Photography Festival, Vancouver, Canada
Jorian Charlton
Between Us, Art Gallery of Mississauga
Between Us, 2023
Art Gallery of Mississauga, Mississauga, Canada
Jorian Charlton
Skai
Skai, 2022
Baryta Fine Art Print mounted to Dibond
Edition of 3, 2 AP
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Jorian Charlton
Out of Many, Art Gallery of Ontario
Out of Many, 2021-2022
Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada
Jorian Charlton
Georgia, CONTACT Photography Festival
Georgia, 2022
460 King Street, Toronto, Canada
Jorian Charlton
Whak, Mo, and Angaer, 330 Bay Street
Whak, Mo, and Angaer, 2021
330 Bay Street, Toronto, Canada
Jorian Charlton
Georgia & Kukua
Georgia & Kukua, 2020
Baryta Fine Art Print mounted to Dibond
Edition of 3, 2 AP
Framed
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Jorian Charlton
Nyabel & Nevine
Nyabel & Nevine, 2021
Baryta Fine Art Print mounted to Dibond
Edition of 3, 2 AP
Framed
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Jorian Charlton
Whak & Mo
Whak & Mo, 2020
Baryta Fine Art Print mounted to Dibond
Edition of 3, 2 AP
Framed
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Jorian Charlton
Kadine
Kadine, 2021
Baryta Fine Art Print mounted to Dibond
Edition of 3, 2 AP
Framed
Jorian Charlton
Nyabel & Nevine
Nyabel & Nevine, 2021
Baryta Fine Art Print mounted to Dibond
Edition of 3, 2 AP
Framed
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Jorian Charlton
Sydné
Sydné , 2021
Baryta Fine Art Print mounted to Dibond
Edition of 3, 2 AP
Framed
Jorian Charlton
Ayo & Georgia
Ayo & Georgia, 2019
Baryta Fine Art Print mounted to Dibond
Edition of 3, 2 AP
Framed
Jorian Charlton
Yemisi
Yemisi, 2021
Baryta Fine Art Print mounted to Dibond
Edition of 3, 2 AP
Framed
Jorian Charlton
Bambii
Bambii, 2021
Baryta Fine Art Print mounted to Dibond
Edition of 3, 2 AP
Framed
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