Dana Hatchett is an American artist known for his richly textured abstract paintings and intricate mixed-media works. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Hatchett pursued fine arts at SUNY Purchase and Buffalo, earning degrees in painting. His work often explores themes of history, nature, and memory, incorporating layers of color, text, and found objects to create complex visual narratives.

Hatchett’s extensive series of drawings documenting historical photographs of the Erie Canal earned critical acclaim, with exhibitions at the Erie Canal Museum and the Buffalo History Museum. His large-scale abstract works are characterized by a combination of bold gestures and delicate detailing, often revealing hidden imagery beneath layers of paint. His ability to merge historical reference with modern abstraction makes his work both timeless and deeply meaningful. Today, Hatchett continues to push the boundaries of mixed-media art, experimenting with new materials and techniques to evoke emotion and historical reflection in his work.

His artistic practice is also deeply influenced by American industrial landscapes, often featuring weathered textures and an earthy color palette that mirrors themes of transformation and decay. His work has been included in several museums and institutional collections, and he remains a respected figure in contemporary abstraction. His mixed media works frequently explore contrasts between nature and urbanization, with recurring themes of decay, renewal, and memory shaping his distinctive artistic voice.