You See Where I’m Coming From? is more than an exhibition—it’s a visual memoir, a tribute to perseverance, and a cultural convergence. Each artist interprets a phase of Shy Glizzy’s journey, from struggle to stardom, illuminating broader dialogues around fame, race, and selfhood.

Curated by League OTO and Shy Glizzy, the project amplifies how art and hip-hop serve as powerful storytelling tools—and how community, memory, and creative expression intersect. Chela Mitchell Gallery continues its mission to uplift underrepresented voices by hosting this first-of-its-kind collaboration between a hometown music icon and a new generation of artists.

Featured Artists.

Darin Cooper – Gritty, stylized portraiture that evokes the emotional rhythm of Black urban life in D.C.

Raelis Vasquez – Rich oil paintings exploring diasporic memory and Afro-Caribbean identity.

 Jewel Ham – Visually lush works centering Black femininity and self-awakening through surreal, digital-painterly forms.

Nate Langston Palmer – Sculptural and performative explorations of masculinity, memory, and transformation.

Lex Marie – Autobiographical installations honoring Black motherhood and generational storytelling.

Lauryn Levette – Conceptual photography critiquing surveillance, digital beauty standards, and bodily autonomy.

Khari Turner – Spiritually infused portraits using water from sacred and historic Black geographies.