Amanta Scott

15 Minutes of Fame

exhibit 1

Art Gallery of Algoma


Artist/ Visitors' Comments from the Book of Fame:


"Dorothy's shoes.
The poor prisoner realizes there's no place like home - maybe a young offender."

"Don't leave your room messy!"

"No matter where you go if you stay anywhere it will turn into your home."

"Sexy! Very proper and tidy."

"Sexy! Hot, fun, provocative, makes for an exciting piece."

"'I'm outta here!' Very clean, makes me feel like i'm leaving prison."

"'I'm outta here!'
the bed is made; the suitcase is packed;
jacket folded over suitcase; shoes ready to slip on
all items placed neatly at the foot of the bed....
ready to go!"

"Same idea as 'i'm outa here'
she's getting ready to go even though she has another 5 years to go
but packing her suitcase helps her keep her sanity- it means hope that she will get out!"

"A bizarre juxtaposition of making due with what's availabe.
An attempt to squeeze a small humour out of the limited life in prison."


© 2006 Amanta Scott
Revised: Tuesday, July 17, 2007