Selena Scott

My work navigates Black identity by exploring themes such as afro-pessimism and examining the ongoing impact of colonialism. Utilising narrative to shed light on the Black experience,I investigate how societal structures shape perceptions of Blackness. I aim for the viewer to search for meaning, through symbols and loaded imagery, enabling interrogation and connection. Inspired by theorists like Frantz Fanon and bell hooks, I confront preconceived notions with empathy and sensitivity, challenging the socially ingrained association of 'Black' with 'wrong'. My multimedia work builds upon the same thematic foundations, investigating further into memory, grief and the relationship with identity.