Suzan Scott                                                       Artist, Observer

Suzan Scott                                                      Artist, Observer

The sky has always had a special fascination for me. As a child, I spent hours daydreaming and watching the play of light and clouds move across the sky. I still have the same sense of awe and wonder as I gaze upwards today.

I have chosen the sky for my study. Each day is filled with moments that “are” and then pass away. Since August 2006 I have been using The Weather Project to explore awareness; it is my attempt to become  more mindful, to look more closely and to experience more fully what is around me. I use photography, just a snap of whatever is overhead  each day, to “fix” the moment.  I purposely do not wait for the perfect shot. I want to capture the beauty inherent in each moment. 

When I paint, I use both the day’s photo and my experience of the day to render an image of the sky at a specific moment in time.  In each piece, the elements of movement, color and light reflect the changing moods of the day. As I begin to work, I slip into that moment.  Painting becomes a process of mark making and response. The finished piece is the result of the dialogue between myself and the day; a piece of sky.

Artist Statement