About Chapi D.
| Miguel “Chapi D.” Oyola has spent the last decade as a fixture of the DMV (DC, MD, VA) Hip Hop art scene. The connections and relationships he has fostered throughout this time have provided him with rarely seen glimpses into the gears that make the machine function and have allowed him to bring to light the side of an industry that often goes unseen by its patrons. True to his tag-line “Documenting a Movement, One Shot at a Time” Chapi uses his unique approach to photography to accentuate the raw talent the region is known for and to encapsulate the glory and the toil that is Hip Hop. Gritty and dark but at the same time thoughtful and provocative. The images he captures accost the viewer like a silk pillowcase filled with razorblades; in your face and striking the perfect balance between beauty and darkness. Not one to be pigeon-holed, Chapi D. has expanded from hip-hop photography into fine arts and portrait work in order to showcase the breadth of his talent. Dedicated to capturing spontaneous emotion, his fine arts work is comprised largely of open and candid shots. Continuously drawing inspiration from his surroundings, it is not unusual to find Chapi out on the streets of the city capturing moments in time as they come to him. Chapi D’s critically acclaimed work has been featured in local and national media while his notoriety and undeniable presence within the DMV (DC, MD, VA) arts scene continues to position him as a true all around artistic authority. True.Life Unedited. |
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