Artist D. Lammie Hanson will be among the featured artists at the Pigmented Black Fine Art Faire, October 30 — November 2 at the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago.
Hanson’s artistic journey reflects a remarkable blend of history, place, and innovation. A native of New York City, she developed her artistic foundation through her early association with the Studio Museum in Harlem, an institution known for cultivating generations of Black artists. Later, she relocated to New Orleans, where the city’s vibrancy and cultural depth left a lasting imprint on her practice. Together, these environments shaped an artistic voice rooted in tradition yet forward-looking in vision.
What distinguishes Hanson most is her mastery of metal point drawing, a rare and demanding technique dating back to the 15th century and once used by Leonardo da Vinci. Using metals such as silver and brass on prepared surfaces, Hanson creates images with luminous, almost sculptural qualities. Her work marries the precision and discipline of Renaissance craftsmanship with the narratives and aesthetics of contemporary Black culture. The result is art that is both timeless and innovative, positioning Hanson among the few contemporary artists who have revived and advanced this historic medium.
Pigment International first connected with Hanson three years ago during a visit to her studio at Little Black Pearl in Chicago. She was soon invited to participate in Pigment exhibitions, including one in Martha’s Vineyard, where one of her works was acquired by an official of the Ghanaian government. That same trip introduced her to Knowhere Gallery, which later presented her work at the European Cultural Center (ECC) in Venice in 2024. The exhibition brought her international acclaim and resulted in the sale of her featured piece.
Now returning to Chicago as a featured artist in the Pigmented Black Fine Art Faire, Hanson exemplifies the mission of Pigment International: to elevate Black artists, connect them to audiences worldwide, and celebrate the global influence of the Black art aesthetic.
Selected Artworks by D. Lammie-Hanson:
