About The artist

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Amirah Chatman is an Interdisciplinary Artist based in the Pacific Northwest, originally from Phoenix, Arizona. Her artwork thematically centers on creating imagery that evokes feelings of wonder, joy, and curiosity. By visually abstracting elements found in nature, weather phenomena, and celestial objects, she seeks to create dynamic configurations meant to intrigue the viewer and garner appreciation for the natural world.

These compositions are rooted in Chatman's own curiosity of what the afterlife may look like, after grieving several losses over the past few years. A lack of representation within traditional depictions of Heaven drove a need to see a place that was dynamic, colorful, vibrant, and reflective of her loved ones.

Notable recent projects include a site-specific mural located inside the Multnomah County Behavioral Health Resource Center, and a mural for Imagine Black Futures in Portland. Amirah has exhibited artwork in Phoenix, San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle. 

Apart from her studio practice and exhibition schedule, Amirah teaches art classes, and hosts paint events. She also facilitates art workshops for houseless youth. Chatman enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest with her partner Daniel, and reading next to her cat, Panda.