Wish You Were Here
Wish You Were Here captures the anticipation and longing that come with a special celebration. A young woman sits at a table adorned with a birthday cake, streamers, and a cheerful party hat. The scene radiates festivity, yet her expression reflects a quiet thoughtfulness—she’s imagining how much better the day would be if her BFF were there to share it with her.
Created for the exhibition BFF’s, this painting celebrates the bonds that make milestones truly memorable. The vibrant teal background and colorful decorations contrast with her calm demeanor, emphasizing the joy of connection and the anticipation of being reunited with the people who matter most.
Wish You Were Here invites viewers to reflect on the friendships that add richness to life, reminding us that even when apart, our BFFs are always in our hearts and thoughts.
This painting is based on conversations/interviews with a young women maturing into adulthood
Oil and mixed media on canvas
40″ x 24″
The Full Story Doesn’t Exist: Structural Omission in Contemporary Realism
Deborah Scott’s paintings begin with real conversations—personal narratives offered in moments of trust. But the works resist the illusion of full understanding. Rather than completing the story, each piece reveals its limits: what can be seen, and what cannot.
Rendered with classical precision and intentionally interrupted, these images reflect Scott’s framework of Structural Omission—a practice that refuses closure and challenges the viewer’s desire for resolution. The absences aren’t decorative; they’re structural. What’s missing was never meant to be filled in.
In an era of instant answers and polished certainty, Scott’s realism holds space for complexity, fracture, and the unknown.