Athena Scott

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Athena’s work is the synthesis of fine arts and design. Her influences include Frida Kahlo, Käthe Kollwitz, Basquiat and Kerry James Marshall, just to name a few. Though her primary love is in portraiture, she has also worked professionally as a Web/Graphic designer for the past 14 years. In her work, you can sometimes get a sense of those worlds merging to become one. She does not limit herself to a particular medium as she is willing to experiment with various tools, techniques and surfaces.

Heavily influenced by music and human expression, a lot of Athena’s work is created while surrounding herself with a collage of sounds helping to bring forth the mood and emotions she’s trying to convey. She shares some of her process on social media with time-lapse footage and stills, allowing her followers to be a part of her creative journey. Her muses can be those familiar to pop culture, family or just someone who has caught her eye. Athena is currently an artist-in-residence at Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia and is pursuing her MFA at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.