Awakening

mixed media encaustic painting by Amanta Scott in private collection, Toronto. / February 21, 2018 by Amanta Scott

encaustic painting by Amanta Scott now in a private collection in Toronto

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Amanta Scott's Blog

First, Some background: Why I address social issues as an artist

about 4 years ago

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?

A New Blog about Eyeing Medusa

about 4 years ago

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!

Announcing a new project: Eyeing Medusa!

about 5 years ago

Eyeing Medusa is a new project by Amanta Scott commencing with a series of encaustic paintings of admirable women.

Summertime - group exhibition at Propeller Gallery

about 6 years ago

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.