Hamilton Glass’ first mural in Norfolk was commissioned by the innovative minds behind Alchemy NFK. Done with respect for Blackbeard the Pirate, Hamilton’s mural was the first to grace the walls of the still developing NEON District, in April 2014. Hamilton was still early in his career and has gone on to paint dozens of murals across Virginia, inspiring a new generation of young artists.

Public art has always been a big influence and inspiration of his, because of its power to influence and inspire the surrounding community. With every project he is given to create, a message is built in that connects the work to the community to in which it lives. Hamilton’s work usually distinguished by his use of architectural elements with bright vivid colors and sharp lines. The colors and unpredictable lines are used to convey a certain energy and movement in each piece.