Red Rope, Pedestal, and Power
Red Rope, Pedestal, and Power depicts a woman bound and gagged with red rope, standing on a pedestal beside an unconnected power outlet. The red rope symbolizes the silencing and restrictions imposed by misogyny, while the pedestal suggests the isolating trap of societal expectations disguised as reverence. The power outlet, disconnected and unused, nods to her untapped potential, restrained by systemic forces. The distress in the painting is intentionally disruptive, aligning with the concept of Johari’s Window—the idea that much of one’s inner world is hidden or inaccessible. The painting explores themes of identity, vulnerability, and resistance, challenging viewers to confront the structures that silence women.
This painting is based on interviews/conversations/insights with a visual artist at Vermont Studio Center
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.