Using a range of materiality and modes of making, Jayden Dukes makes work that explores and focuses on fat liberation, queerness, sexuality, and trauma. They are an artist, photographer, writer, curator, and graphic designer.

Dukes was born & raised in rural Southern Oregon. They received their Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography and Digital Studio from Oregon State University. They have been awarded The Emerging Artist Grant and The Denis Diderot A-i-R Grant to attend the Artists & Writers in Residence at Chateau d'Orquevaux, France in 2025. Dukes has exhibited works throughout Oregon, including Joan Trukenbrod Gallery (Corvallis, OR), Umpqua Valley Arts (Roseburg, OR), Corvallis Museum (Corvallis, OR), Umpqua Community College (Roseburg, OR), and Fairbanks Gallery, Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR). They have also curated and juried a range of exhibitions including Welcoming, A Watched Pot Always Boils, Materiality Matters, and more.

Dukes lives off of the North Umpqua River in Glide, OR with her two bengals. They work at Umpqua Valley Arts in Roseburg, OR as the Education & Programs Manager, exhibitions support, and graphic designer.