A painting titled Heart of a Fool by Deborah Scott, depicting a young girl walking barefoot toward an open expanse, her vulnerability highlighted by the rough abstraction disrupting the realism. The scene captures the emotional tension of stepping into the unknown, symbolizing resilience and the courage to embrace love again after heartbreak. The composition intertwines classical techniques with symbolic elements, inviting reflection on the transformative power of vulnerability.

Consumption of Innocence

A reflection on the courage to risk love again after heartbreak.

This painting symbolizes the faith and vulnerability required to move forward into the unknown, inspired by the archetype of the Fool.

Heart of a Fool portrays a girl walking toward an open expanse, her bare feet symbolizing vulnerability and emotional exposure. Inspired by the archetype of the Fool, this piece reflects the resilience and faith it takes to risk love again after heartbreak.

The rough abstraction disrupts the realism, echoing the uncertainty and unknowability of emotional terrain. Her gesture and composition elevate her journey into a universal narrative of courage, inviting viewers to consider their own willingness to embrace vulnerability and take the first step toward healing.

This painting captures the transformative power of love, even when its outcome remains uncertain.

Oil and mixed media on canvas
40″ x 24″ 

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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.

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