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Judith Scott - artist extraordinary 1943-2005

The Art of Judith Scott

Judith Scott was a powerful visual artist, who was isolated from outside influences through the combined impact of deafness and Down Syndrome. Very independent and self-directed, she was endlessly creative and never repeated a form or color scheme. Crafting armatures of bamboo slats or other discarded materials, she wrapped these forms with lengths of knotted cloth or yarn.

Judith was introduced to fiber art in 1987 at Creative Growth Art Center, and has since produced a remarkable body of wrapped sculptures. Roger Cardinal and John MacGregor, internationally known scholars and experts in the field, have both designated Judith an exceptional “Outsider artist” as her sculptures reflect little cultural input and are highly individualistic, reflecting Judith’s own unique personal vision.

Examples of Judith Scott's Sculptures

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