About Me
Selina A. Scott
Selina Andréa Scott is a Diné (Navajo) and Hispanic artist from Tempe, Arizona. She graduated from Arizona State University and completed a BFA in Drawing in 2021. Selina is inspired by her Indigenous and Hispanic heritage, and the focus of her work is to progress their representation in contemporary art and share the beauty of these communities. The main themes in her art include the exploration of identity, matriarchal ideas, connecting to nature, and pride in her culture. She creates in traditional mediums like oil, acrylic, graphite, and pastel but also explores work in digital illustration and three-dimensional work.
In 2021, Selina was one of 40 artists selected for the AXA Art Prize that exhibited at the New York Academy of Art in New York. Selina is based in Phoenix, Arizona and has displayed her artwork in local exhibitions and events at ASU, Xico, Cahokia, and the Heard Museum. Currently, Selina has artwork on display in Son de Allá, Son de Acá at Chicano Park Museum in San Diego, California.
Artist Statement
My work represents how I connect with my bicultural identity and understand my existence as a Diné (Navajo) and Hispanic woman. Growing up, I struggled with a sense of displacement, feeling neither fully connected to my Hispanic roots nor entirely embraced by my Diné heritage. Through my creative process, I have found a path to self-acceptance, allowing me to celebrate the beauty in both communities that shape my identity.
I am drawn to realism and painting on wood surfaces. With its natural pattern, wood has assumed a significant role in my current artistic practice. I select panels characterized by intriguing wood grain, seeking patterns that inspire unique designs or compositions. My artistic focus centers on creating portraits that pay homage to both my Indigenous and Hispanic cultures, and contribute a broader dialogue on representation. I hope to progress the portrayal of Indigeneity in contemporary spaces through this work that is inspired by my own unique bicultural experience.
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