Charles Chaisson is an artist and New Orleans native residing in Arnaudville, LA. Raised by a creative family, his artistic journey began early, studying at schools like NOCCA|Riverfront and St. Augustine High School. Over the years he was able to hone his artistic skills in college at The Ringling College of Art & Design and at the School of Visual Arts. The experiences and connections garnered at these institutions helped Charles to build a fulfilling freelance illustration career over the past decade and a half. This path led to working as an adjunct professor at the Rhode Island School of Design between 2020 and 2021 before deciding to return home to Louisiana to be closer to family. Currently, Charles has delved into the world of abstract art, its openness serving as a refreshing way of exploring layered psycho-somatic narratives. While home, he has become increasingly aware of Louisiana's coastal vulnerability, seeking collaborative spaces aimed at building sustainable and regenerative futures. Since moving back to the South, Charles has become a board member for Common Ground Relief, a New Orleans based non-profit focused on coastal regeneration and community aid. He's also founded Levity, a nonprofit geared toward ideating ways to meet human needs in ecologically harmonious ways.