Bio
Athena Scott is an interdisciplinary artist from Philadelphia, Pa. She holds a Bachelor of Science from The Art Institute of Philadelphia and MFA from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts with a career background in web and graphic design.
Athena received a nomination for the Dedalus Foundation Fellowship and has been a Fellow of the Mural Arts Philadelphia Fellowship for Black Artists and The Dina Wind Foundation/InLiquid Fellowship programs. Athena has exhibited work in and around the Philadelphia area and has participated in the Artist in Residence program at Cherry St Pier, in Philadelphia. She has also received the Linda Lee Alter award with the awarded work acquired for the Linda Lee Alter collection.
Artist Statement
Through my art, I explore the relationship between myself, my subjects, the materials I use, and the environment around me. As an African American artist, my practice is an opportunity to delve into my history, culture, and personal experiences. I aim to express the spirit of my subjects and the energy that resonates within me, creating works that reflect love, joy, pain, perseverance, wisdom, and other universal human experiences.
My inspiration comes from the threads that connect us all, the memories and nostalgia that shape our lives, and the history that we carry within ourselves. As James Baldwin once wrote, 'People are trapped in history and history is trapped in them.' My work aims to unpack this idea and bring it to life, revealing the connections that exist between past and present, self and community, and individual and collective memory.
Through my unique perspective and personal experiences, I hope to create works that inspire, educate, and provoke thought. By exploring the complex relationships between ourselves, our histories, and the world around us, I believe we can create a more compassionate and connected society.
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