A young woman in a white dress holds a bag of sugar, her index finger raised with a needle prick at the tip, symbolizing blood sugar testing. A glowing halo hovers above her head, adding an ethereal quality. The painting is a disrupted realism work by Deborah Scott, reflecting the complex relationship with type 1 diabetes, blending symbolic religious iconography with modern-day medical reality.

Pancreas

Pancreas – portrays a barefoot young woman standing on a suspension bridge, representing the precarious path of living with Type 1 diabetes. She holds a bag of sugar, symbolic of her condition. Her raised index finger, with a single drop of blood, reflects the constant monitoring of glucose levels for her safety and survival. A gold-leaf halo surrounds her head, elevating her daily struggle to one of quiet resilience and sanctity. The composition introduces abstraction, emphasizing the complexity of living with a chronic illness and the tension between control and vulnerability. This aligns with Johari’s Window, suggesting that much of her internal experience—the emotional and physical toll—remains hidden or unexpressed

This painting is based on interviews/conversations/insights with a college student living with Type 1 Diabetes

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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