Britnee Scott
Under the Same Stars, 2026
Acrylic, Oil Pastel, Mix Media on Unstretched Canvas
27.94 x 20.32 cm (11 x 8 in.)
Under the Same Stars presents a powerful portrait layered with color, movement, and symbolism. The figure’s face, rendered in bold strokes of orange, blue, and black, emerges beneath a sky of scattered white stars—some resting lightly across the surface, others interrupting the features themselves. These stars act as both a unifying and disruptive force, suggesting visibility, identity, and the weight of being seen.
The background shifts between red, green, and black, echoing both cultural identity and broader social narratives. The figure’s expression is calm yet heavy, grounded in a quiet strength that resists simplification. Thick, gestural lines define the face, while the layered paint reveals a history beneath the surface—moments built up, not erased.
The stars, often symbols of aspiration or belonging, here take on a more complex role. They cover, highlight, and obscure—raising questions about who is recognized, who is overlooked, and what it means to exist under shared systems that do not always serve equally.
This piece reflects on identity, visibility, and resilience. It suggests that while we may all exist under the same sky, our experiences beneath it are layered, personal, and deeply felt.
Britnee Scott
Under the Same Stars, 2026
Acrylic, Oil Pastel, Mix Media on Unstretched Canvas
27.94 x 20.32 cm (11 x 8 in.)
Under the Same Stars presents a powerful portrait layered with color, movement, and symbolism. The figure’s face, rendered in bold strokes of orange, blue, and black, emerges beneath a sky of scattered white stars—some resting lightly across the surface, others interrupting the features themselves. These stars act as both a unifying and disruptive force, suggesting visibility, identity, and the weight of being seen.
The background shifts between red, green, and black, echoing both cultural identity and broader social narratives. The figure’s expression is calm yet heavy, grounded in a quiet strength that resists simplification. Thick, gestural lines define the face, while the layered paint reveals a history beneath the surface—moments built up, not erased.
The stars, often symbols of aspiration or belonging, here take on a more complex role. They cover, highlight, and obscure—raising questions about who is recognized, who is overlooked, and what it means to exist under shared systems that do not always serve equally.
This piece reflects on identity, visibility, and resilience. It suggests that while we may all exist under the same sky, our experiences beneath it are layered, personal, and deeply felt.
