Balance
A homage to the artistry and resilience of a performer balancing life’s complexities amidst chaos.
Balance portrays a performer from Seattle’s Teatro ZinZanni, capturing the challenge of maintaining equilibrium in a world full of unpredictability and demands. The painting reflects the grace and determination required to navigate life’s many moving pieces.
In Balance, a circus performer from the renowned Teatro ZinZanni is depicted mid-act, holding a purple ball in one hand and a green ball in the other. His poised stance and focused expression convey the determination and precision required in both his performance balancing on a tightrope and his life.
Set against a backdrop of a fragmented and distressed landscape, the painting mirrors the unpredictable nature of the performer’s world, where creativity and chaos coexist. The old wooden rollercoaster in the background evokes a sense of flux and impermanence, underscoring the ongoing effort needed to adapt and thrive.
Teatro ZinZanni’s world of theatrical elegance and whimsy inspires this piece, capturing the spirit of a performer whose craft demands constant balance—not only on stage but also in life. The painting celebrates the performer’s resilience and artistry, inviting viewers to reflect on their own moments of juggling responsibilities and aspirations.
Oil and mixed media on canvas
60″ 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.
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