Karim Chambers is a Bronx bred African American Artist. He has a BFA in Illustration and a Masters in Digital Arts from The Maryland Institute College of Art. He Specializes in realistic portraits, animals and landscapes. Through personal research of history, he has grown passionate about the power in People of Color. All of the ups and downs and challenges that they have gone through intrigues his works. With all the odds stacked against them, they still manage to maintain, persevere and overcome by any means. This is the essence of what he attempts to capture in his works. His mission is to create works that examine the Black experience throughout the African Diaspora and Raise the level of appreciation for Black Culture by educating and stimulating cultural awareness. Through his visuals, he depicts images of pain, perseverance, pride, power, self-esteem, and unity.
Karim’s work has been exhibited widely up and down the east coast in various galleries and traveling shows.

ARTIST’S STATEMENT

As an African American visual artist who works primarily with paint and specializes in portraiture, my art is a celebration of the rich and diverse history and culture of my community.

My work is deeply rooted in the tradition of African American portraiture, which has a long and storied history of capturing the strength, resilience, and beauty of black people. Through my portraits, I seek to pay homage to this tradition while also exploring new avenues of expression and representation.

For me, painting is not simply about capturing a likeness, but about telling a story. Each stroke of the brush is an opportunity to convey the complexities and nuances of my subject's personality and experiences, and to create a sense of intimacy and connection between the viewer and the subject.

Ultimately, my goal as an artist is to use my work to challenge stereotypes, break down barriers, and promote a more inclusive and equitable society. By creating portraits that celebrate the diversity and beauty of African American culture, I hope to inspire others to see and value the richness and complexity of our shared human experience.