Amara King is a Toronto lens-based artist whose practice is deeply rooted in analog, experimental and hands-on alternative processes. She explores memory and the mutable landscapes of belonging through an interplay of materials and techniques. A 2025 recipient of the Gallery 44 Emerging Artist Award and the EQ Bank Low Res Scholarship, Amara received her BFA in Photography and a Minor in Printmaking from OCAD University.

At the intersection of experimentation and conceptual practices, Amara navigates the nuances of being (a)part of the Caribbean diaspora, through themes of belonging, identity, history, and storytelling, transforming personal and collective memory into visual narratives. Her work aims to implement space for the viewer to engage all five senses, to feel, remember, and immerse oneself within the physical and cultural landscapes we call home — spaces both familiar and ephemeral. 

Amara draws inspiration from her Afro-Carib and Indigenous ancestry, with roots in Jamaica and St. Vincent, along with a newfound connection to Trinidad. She seeks to amplify the voices and histories of the Caribbean through tactile, sensory-rich works that invite viewers to feel, reflect, and immerse themselves within the ephemeral and enduring spaces we call home.