Britnee Scott
Seeing Through the Noise, 2026
Acrylic, Oil Pastel Sticks on Unstretched Canvas
43.18 x 27.94 cm (17 x 11 in.)
Seeing Through the Noise presents a vivid portrait shaped by layers of color, distortion, and clarity. The figure’s face is fragmented by bold strokes of pink, blue, and orange, suggesting interruption—moments where identity is influenced, obscured, or redefined by external forces. One eye remains open and sharply aware, while the other is partially closed, hinting at both protection and selective perception.
Radiating lines from the crown of the head suggest thought, awareness, or inner light—contrasting with the chaotic marks that move across the face. The blue background, marked with faint text and gestures, evokes the constant presence of outside voices, expectations, and noise. Yet the figure remains centered, grounded, and present.
The layered paint and visible texture reinforce the idea that clarity is not immediate—it is something built through experience. The grass at the base anchors the figure in growth and resilience, reminding us that even in confusion, there is grounding and life.
This work reflects on perception—how we navigate a world full of influence, distraction, and pressure, while still trying to see clearly and remain true to ourselves. It asks what it means to focus, to filter, and to truly see through the noise.
Britnee Scott
Seeing Through the Noise, 2026
Acrylic, Oil Pastel Sticks on Unstretched Canvas
43.18 x 27.94 cm (17 x 11 in.)
Seeing Through the Noise presents a vivid portrait shaped by layers of color, distortion, and clarity. The figure’s face is fragmented by bold strokes of pink, blue, and orange, suggesting interruption—moments where identity is influenced, obscured, or redefined by external forces. One eye remains open and sharply aware, while the other is partially closed, hinting at both protection and selective perception.
Radiating lines from the crown of the head suggest thought, awareness, or inner light—contrasting with the chaotic marks that move across the face. The blue background, marked with faint text and gestures, evokes the constant presence of outside voices, expectations, and noise. Yet the figure remains centered, grounded, and present.
The layered paint and visible texture reinforce the idea that clarity is not immediate—it is something built through experience. The grass at the base anchors the figure in growth and resilience, reminding us that even in confusion, there is grounding and life.
This work reflects on perception—how we navigate a world full of influence, distraction, and pressure, while still trying to see clearly and remain true to ourselves. It asks what it means to focus, to filter, and to truly see through the noise.
