A.V. Wayans is a Brooklyn-based visual artist and writer whose work bridges the disciplines of illustration, anthropology, and storytelling. Rooted in observation and lived experience, her hand-drawn imagery uses contour line to shape form and texture, offering a nuanced lens on the world around her. Often paired with narrative text, A.V.’s work integrates ethnographic methods and interview-style reflections to center the voices and experiences of everyday individuals. Her practice foregrounds the complexities of the human experience, engaging themes of socio-economic class, gender, race, faith, and health. Through this interdisciplinary approach, she invites viewers into spaces of empathy, dialogue, and deep cultural reflection, aiming to connect communities through shared stories and visual inquiry.