Aliyah
Aliyah is a portrait of a young woman artist who outwardly expresses strength and confidence through her posture and stature. However, her eyes reveal a deeper story—one of vulnerability and emotional defense. The painting explores the tension between her projected image and the inner struggles she faces. Life has been challenging for this artist, and she uses her confident exterior as a shield to protect herself from perceived threats. The work highlights the complexity of human resilience, showing how strength can sometimes mask the vulnerability it seeks to guard. Through Aliyah, the painting invites viewers to reflect on the ways we protect ourselves while concealing our true, fragile selves.
Based on interviews/conversations with Aliyah – art school
Oil and mixed media on canvas
24″ x 18″
Windows Within: Universal Narratives in Fractured Realism
This body of work by Deborah Scott explores the profound connections between personal stories and shared human experiences. Through a series of conversations and interviews with individuals from diverse backgrounds, Scott uncovers intimate narratives of struggle, resilience, and triumph. These seemingly unique moments are transformed into powerful works of art, revealing their universality and the interconnectedness of all human experiences.
Each painting in Windows Within serves as both a reflection and a revelation, embodying Scott’s belief that art is a mirror to the complexities of identity and existence. Her work draws on the psychological framework of Johari’s Window, exploring the interplay between the visible and hidden aspects of the self. By blending classical techniques with intentional disruptions—rips, tears, and abstract shapes—Scott creates a dynamic visual language that captures the fragmented, evolving nature of contemporary life.
Windows Within is an emotional and visual journey, inviting viewers to see themselves in the stories of others and to consider the profound universality of human connection.