Prior to installing my show at Leamington Arts Centre, I visited Point Pelee National Park. Check out the short video here:
work in progress /
A lot goes into an exhibition. Not only do you have the creation of the artwork, but there’s framing, packing shipping, and promoting the work.
Amanta Scott : Leamington Arts Centre /
Amanta Scott : Eyeing Medusa — Leamington Arts Centre — March 28 to June 19 2025: a selection of encaustic paintings and videos, accompanied by artist talks and workshops.
Read MoreFirst, Some background: Why I address social issues as an artist /
First part of my blog about Eyeing Medusa — introducing myself, Amanta Scott — a Canadian visual artist and musician; and answering the question: why do I, as a self-identified settler person, engage with social issues as an Artist?
Read MoreA New Blog about Eyeing Medusa /
A new blog about each of my encaustic portraits and installations as they relate to artworks in collections worldwide. Each post will centre on one or more of the artworks and explore the titles, stories and connections I see between ancient images and contemporary issues; as well as highlight the amazing women who inspired me!
Read MoreAnnouncing a new project: Eyeing Medusa! /
Eyeing Medusa is a new project by Amanta Scott commencing with a series of encaustic paintings of admirable women.
Read MoreSummertime - group exhibition at Propeller Gallery /
art exhibition at Propeller Gallery, Toronto, featuring: Amanta Scott - Aryan Ghaemmaghami - Dania Al-Obaidi - David Cumming - Dominique Prevost - Doug Adams - Pat Dumas-Hudecki - Frances Patella – Giuseppe Morano - Gordon Stamper - Ivanna Hreshchuk - Jack Wayne - Jacques Descoteaux - Jane Cousens - Janet Read - Joann Maplesden - Kima Lenaghan Lucie Collins - Maggie Doswell - Michael Black - Michelle Letarte - Nancy Newton - Ross Winter - Ruth Maude - Sarah Hawley - Sharon Dembo - Sharron Forrest.
Read MoreStrong Survivors /
An amazing group of people participated in Amanta Scott’s workshop for Parallel Lines art installation and social engagement project.
Read Morework progressing /
Paintings are progressing Amanta Scott’s workshop for Parallel Lines art installation and social engagement project.
Read Moreall walks of life /
connecting with oneself and others in Amanta Scott’s workshop for Parallel Lines
Read Moredreams /
painting our dreams in Amanta Scott’s workshop for Parallel Lines
Read Morecomposition & design /
painting inner thoughts, concerns, issues and history in Amanta Scott’s workshop for Parallel Lines
Read MoreI can't . . . /
exploring painting in Amanta Scott’s workshop for Parallel Lines, conducted for members of Beaverhouse First Nation, Canadian Mental Health Association Cochrane Temiskaming, and Kirkland Lake District Composite School
Read Morepainting /
participants painting in Amanta Scott’s workshop for Parallel Lines, conducted for members of Beaverhouse First Nation, Canadian Mental Health Association Cochrane Temiskaming, and Kirkland Lake District Composite School
Read Morepainting commences /
Painting commences in the next part of the workshop for Amanta Scott’s Parallel Lines art installation and social engagement project.
Read Morebattle-scarred but beautiful /
Participants’ self-esteem increased during Amanta Scott’s workshop for Parallel Lines.
Read Moreinterpretation /
Interpretation is everything. You are looking at this. Your interpretation is what matters.
Amanta Scott’s workshop for Parallel Lines encourages participants to trust their own intuitive knowledge, consider their own interpretation of things and the interpretations of others.
Read MoreExpressing emotions /
expressing emotions through art installation in Amanta Scott’s workshop for Parallel Lines
Read Morehealing /
Stories bring opportunities for healing during Amanta Scott’s workshop for Parallel Lines.
Read MorePossibilities /
There were so many possibilities to be found the suitcase during Amanta Scott’s workshop for Parallel Lines.
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