Pancreas
A portrayal of resilience and the precarious balance of living with chronic illness.
This painting symbolizes the tension between control and vulnerability in living with Type 1 diabetes, elevating daily struggles to quiet sanctity.
Pancreas depicts a barefoot young woman standing on a suspension bridge, symbolizing the precarious path of managing Type 1 diabetes. She holds a bag of sugar, representing her condition, while her raised index finger with a single drop of blood reflects the constant monitoring required for her survival.
A gold-leaf halo surrounds her head, elevating her daily struggle to one of quiet resilience and sanctity. The abstract elements in the composition highlight the complexity of living with a chronic illness and the emotional tension between control and vulnerability.
Inspired by the framework of Johari’s Window, the painting emphasizes the hidden, unexpressed aspects of her experience, inviting viewers to reflect on the unseen challenges of chronic illness and the strength required to navigate them.
Oil and mixed media on canvas
40″ x 24″
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.