Fred
Fred – captures two artists leaning together, forming a triangular composition that symbolizes the strength found in true friendship and solidarity. Their closeness provides resilience and stability against the challenges of life as artists. The rough treatment and abstraction in the composition represent the distress, uncertainty, and unknowability of the artist’s journey—emphasizing that we cannot know the whole story, and neither do the subjects themselves. The title, derived from the name tag on a worn service jacket bought at a consignment shop, suggests fluidity in names and identities, challenging traditional structures. The painting reflects on the shared hardships of creative life, evoking themes of trust, unity, and the evolving nature of personal and social identity.
This painting is based on Interviews/conversations with – an art student and her roommate
Oil and mixed media on canvas
36″ x 36″
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.