GALLERY II - Derrick Chalfant

 Derrick Chalfant was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1979. At the age of age 7 his family moved to Burke County, North Carolina. He currently lives in Newton, NC with wife Sarah and their three children.

Derrick had an epiphany at age 32, while watching a YouTube time-lapse video of a Canadian artist painting spontaneously on canvas. He found that artist’s method of working and rendering of image was similar to his own. Derrick’s style being that of creating expressive visuals by combining indigenous material with human form, facial expression and an abundance of vibrant colors. His work is heavily influenced and inspired by music, attempting to visually represent sound through color. His main influences being Jean Michele Basquiat, Pablo Picasso and Bob Ross.

Derrick looks forward to one day having a space where he can be more expressive with his process, as well as using more variety of mediums, without the concern of the paint landing on surrounding surfaces.