Fred
A celebration of friendship, resilience, and the evolving nature of identity.
This painting symbolizes the strength and solidarity found in true friendship, exploring the shared hardships of creative life.
Fred depicts two artists leaning together, their triangular composition representing the stability and resilience found in friendship. Their closeness reflects the trust and unity that provides support against the uncertainties and challenges of life as artists.
The rough abstraction in the composition mirrors the distress and unknowability of the artistic journey, emphasizing that no one fully knows the whole story—not even the subjects themselves. The title, inspired by a name tag on a worn service jacket, adds a layer of fluidity to identity, challenging traditional structures and labels.
This painting invites viewers to reflect on the evolving nature of identity and the strength we draw from connection, offering a narrative of trust, unity, and resilience in the face of life’s uncertainties.
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.