'Gilded Agility' at the International Museum of Surgical Science captures Black dancers's bodies in 14K Gold

Chicago Tribune

July 30, 2024
Reporter: Darcel Rockett

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Walking past long-term exhibits in the International Museum of Surgical Science into a top-floor space, one is greeted with a shirtless man, captured with his arms hugging his torso, showcasing his musculature in detailed splendor — a dancer with eyes closed, face lifted, as if only he can hear music that enraptures his limbs. His head is thrown back, centered in a circle similar to a halo. As if captured in mid-move, the canvas is captivating, resplendent in hues of indigo and shimmer created with 14K gold. This is “The Grace of His Self Embrace,” a work of artist and Lakeview resident D. Lammie-Hanson.

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Dared to be Black and Shining

Chicago-based contemporary silverpoint artist D. Lammie-Hanson is premiering their stunning and evocative artwork, "Dared to Be Black and Shining," to the public at the Chicago Art Dept, 1926 S. Halsted Ave.

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Artists of color experience renaissance as diversity and inclusion efforts expand to art

Andre and Frances Guichard, owners of the 16-year-old Gallery Guichard in Bronzeville, have seen demand for art of the African Diaspora grow.

By Maudlyne Ihejirika  May 4, 2021, 8:49pm CDT

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D. Lammie-Hanson interview with Allyson Johnson of The Black Light Series by ArtShowChicago

This is an art talk with Allyson Johnson with my metalpoint artwork and my life as an a full time self-taught artist. It was such an easy-going conversation and I had a lot of fun.

Instagram  - October  2020

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Meet The Others: D. Lammie-Hanson

The Game Changers. The Rule Breakers. The Innovators. Discover some of the fantastic emerging talent showcasing their work with The Other Art Fair.

 

BY CHARLOTTE GRUSSING · MAY 06, 2020

Eye on the Arts - D. Lammie-Hanson

lakeshorepublicmedia
Season 9 | Episode 01
Producer: Tom Duncan

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D. Lammie-Hanson has mastered an ancient artform known as silverpoint or metapoint. Although the technique dates back to the 15th century, she depicts modern people, places and the community she grew up in. Through metalpoint she shows her subjects in elegance, as if they are as precious as the metals the art is made from.

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HPAC artist puts modern spin on old technique
Several years ago, D. Lammie-Hanson's husband, who knew about her love of Leonardo da Vinci's work, suggested she should learn silverpoint. 

Corli Jay, contributing writer Mar 4, 2022

Covid-19

The default color of paper is white, and when making a sketch with pen or ink that white ground is a given. The situation is different for metalpoint artists, who must first prepare the surface on which to create their composition.

—Lori Waxman 2021-02-12 9:09 AM

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The Art of D. LammieHanson

Imagine the images of the movers, shakers and performers of the amazing Essence Festival portrayed in a way that no one has ever seen before. Images of contemporary portraits created and celebrated in precious metal, Silverpoint. “Dared To Be...” is a series of artwork created by the visual artist, D. Lammie-Hanson. 

 

June 23, 2019 Hal Clark with i HeartRadio

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Issa Rae Was Still Rooting For Black People At Her First Art Basel Experience

...D. Lammie-Hanson, who used the classic silverpoint technique for her piece Multi-Faced Divina, has been painting since she was five years old

 

BY DANIELLE KWATENG-CLARK · DECEMBER 11, 2017.