I thought about my children, my community, and the world as a whole.
Chatmon channels those kinds of deep thoughts and feelings into her art and uses them to fuel her inspiration.
The artist then embellishes the portraits with overlapping layers of acrylic paint and 24-karat gold leaf.
Several works in this series are also ornamented with semi-precious stones, glass, and other mixed media.
For those who encounter my work, I want them to stop and pay attention, Chatmon says.
Similar to works created during the Byzantine period, I would like them to have a spiritual experience.
To see more of Chatmon’s magnificent work, visit the artist’swebsiteor follow her onInstagram.
