Pamela Belyea
An homage to vision, dedication, and the transformative power of leadership in the arts.
This portrait of Pamela Belyea, co-founder and executive director of Gage Academy of Art, captures her unwavering commitment to art education and the growth of the academy. Standing in front of Gage’s historic studios, her pose and symbolic elements honor her visionary leadership, resilience, and
This portrait depicts Pamela Belyea, co-founder and executive director of Gage Academy of Art, standing in front of the academy’s historic studios in Seattle. The composition highlights her critical role in the institution’s development through thoughtful symbolism and attention to detail.
Pamela stands on a set of blueprints, symbolizing her background in architecture and the foundational vision she brought to the academy’s early years. A small snail crawling across the plans serves as a poignant reference to the academy’s humble beginnings, when Pamela and co-founder Gary Faigin traveled between Seattle and Santa Fe with trunks full of easels and art supplies, building the school before securing a location.
Her bare hand gestures toward the school, representing her tireless efforts and hands-on approach to supporting students and faculty. In contrast, her gloved hand holding a phone symbolizes her skill in outreach—connecting with the community, raising funds, and advocating for the academy’s mission.
The painting honors Pamela’s legacy as a leader who perseveranced transforming Gage Academy of Art into a thriving center for creativity and education.
Oil and mixed media on canvas
60″ x 36″
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.
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