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About Joyce J.

Born in Baltimore, 1948, Joyce J. Scott is arguably the most significant and influential living female artist working in Baltimore. Sculptor, printmaker, installation artist, performer, quilter, storyteller, and educator, Joyce Scott draws from influences as wide ranging as her media: from African and Native American experiences to art history, television, popular American culture, religious traditions, politics, and contemporary urban street customs.

Renowned for her meticulous craftsmanship and biting social commentary relating to issues of racism, violence, sexism, morality,… more

Videos and Original Music

Performances and video. Original music written and performed by me from my one person show, “Walk a mile in my Drawers” plus other collaborations or vocal and performance moments.
  • Thrive to Touch 2011
    Snips from my performance, Ms. V, and one of the Tulane University gallery tour at the Prospect II Bienalle in New Orleans, LA.
  • You Ruin Me from Walk a Mile in My Drawers
  • Breathe from Walk a Mile in My Drawers
    From “Slaves and Slavs” 2003 from a performance of the same title with Lorraine Whittlesey commissioned by the Walter’s Art Gallery, Baltimore, MD.

Performance Images

Images of my performance collaborations.
  • Try Me , Ebony and Irony
    Try Me , Ebony and Irony
    Lorraine Whitlesey and I have performed as "Ebony and Irony" for more than ten years. We produced a CD "Try ME' of my singing her original music.
  • Performance 2015
    Performance 2015
    EMBODY (Hip Hop/Spoken Word) At the WindUp Space Station North Baltimore, MD Improvisational work with younger artists
  • Performance at the Creative Alliance, Baltimore, MD
    Performance at the Creative Alliance, Baltimore, MD
    Lea Gilmore and I have perfomed Blues/Jazz and Gospel in Maryland for a few years.
  • Performance
    Performance
    I'm performing at Common Ground on the Hill, a Roots, Social Justice and Arts Festival in Maryland.
  • Jamming at Ram’s Head
    Jamming at Ram’s Head
    A Baltimore, MD music venue.
  • Performance rehearsal
    Performance rehearsal
    I exhibited, lectured and performed a new work at Prospect II Beinalle 2013, in New Orleans, LA.
  • Walk a Mile in My Drawers 2006
    Walk a Mile in My Drawers 2006
    One Person Musical/Peformance at the Theatre Project, Balto.MD.
  • The Thunder Thigh Revue 20th Reunion
    The Thunder Thigh Revue 20th Reunion
    Kay Lawal Muhamed and I performed throughout the 1980's as the Thunder Thigh Revue, a comedy duo devising shows on political and social themes. We traveled the United States, Canada, Scotland and Holland. This was our anniversary comeback for one short run at the Baltimore Theatre project.
  • Performance
    Performance
    Feathers is an original coreo-poem performed in Philadelphia in 2015. I, musicians and composers created this work about E.A.Poe with an African American Spoken Word/Hip Hop/Jazz spin.
  • The Thunder Thigh Revue
    The Thunder Thigh Revue
    Joyce J. Scott and Kay Laway Muhamed in the 1980’s. Unfortunately my thighs now have the same pattern, except its cellulite.

Berengo Studio, Murano, Italy; Monkeybiz, South Africa

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I was blessed to have two residencies at the Berengo Glass Studio in Murano Italy which led to my work's inclusion in a collateral exhibit during the 2013 Venice Beinalle. The images show me working in the studio with gaffers on my sculpture, adding beads directly to hot glass on pipe was elevating in Italy.

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The South Africa images show a trip I started alone be evolved into my taking two assistants with three artist scholars rounding out the crew. We actually bead bum-rushed parts of the country. Not only did we employ beadwork, but together and separately we worked in townships, garages, dance schools, high schools, diningrooms sharing dance, music, painting and of course beadwork. This was artist generated and paid for.
  • MonkeyBiz
    MonkeyBiz
    We had tea breaks twice and Lunch, now that's beading.
  • MonleyBiz in Capetown, South African
    MonleyBiz in Capetown, South African
    In Capetown, South African: I organized two sets of two day classes with Zulu beaders at MonkeyBiz ( a non-profit group that helps beaders support themselves thru beading). They traveled over an hour and a half each day to work with me. I was honored, I know that word and humbled are used alot, but this took me back to days with my mom and aunties, learning first hand.
  • She reminds me of my Mom.
    She reminds me of my Mom.
    Talking trash in Capetown at Monkeybiz.
  • With Hlengi Dube in Durban, South Africa
    With Hlengi Dube in Durban, South Africa
    After Capetown, we shared technigues in Durban with Hlengi, a Zulu beader, designer and author at our B&B. We took advantage of any open space.
  • the Ubuhle Beadrers in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa
    the Ubuhle Beadrers in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa
    We traveled to Bev Gibson's house in the Natl, South Africa after Durban. The Ubuhle beaders are embroiderers, but wanted to learn a free form beading style. Beading on Bev's dining room table, so everyone would have comfort and bead space.
  • Lampworking hands
    Lampworking hands
    Flameworker with glass and torch
  • beading in Italy
    beading in Italy
    Even though I took beaded work, I was inspired to keep working and adding new patches.
  •   Beaded face gathered on hot glass
    Beaded face gathered on hot glass
    The beaded face is placed on a metal cool table, then molton glass on the pipe is rolled slowly over the beaded face. The thread burns out, but the beads remain. Then the beaded glass is worked as usual. This is not a new technique, but my creating the actual beaded pieces is.
  • Beadwork on molton glass
    Beadwork on molton glass
    I created this beaded face created, then it was fused to the molton glass on the pipe. I was careful to find vintage Italian beads that were compatible.
  • Casting glass
    Casting glass
    Preparing the mold for glass inclusions.

Sculpture and Public Art (from different time periods and series)

A selected overview of earlier sculpture and public art works.
  • If Life Were A Tree
    If Life Were A Tree
    2003 Blown & kiln fired glass, beads, thread & mixed media 47" x 18" x 13"
  • Inkisi II
    Inkisi II
    2011 Bead work, cast glass, thread, wood, wire 22 x 23 1/2 x 23 ½ inches PRIVATE COLLECTION
  • Tanzanian Flayed Albino Face and Penis
    Tanzanian Flayed Albino Face and Penis
    -Tanzanian Flayed Albino Man’s Face, 2008 Seedbeads & thread, 4 ½ x 3 ¾ x 1 ¼ inches (upper right) -Tanzanian Flayed Albino Man’s Penis, 2008 Seedbeads & thread, 2 ¼ x 1 ¾ x 2 inches (lower left) PRIVATE COLLECTION//// bibliography: "Reflecting Humanity and Igniting Conversation," Raehse, UMUC publication, 2015 available through issuu
  • Headshot
    Headshot
    Joyce J. Scott Head Shot, 2008 Seedbeads, thread, glass & bullets 18 ½” x 4 ½” x 4 ½” SCO-0316-C//// Exhibitions: “Truths and Vision,” Aug, 28 – Oct. 9, 2015, Sarah Moody Gallery of Art, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL Curator: Patterson Sims “Truth and Vision,” Feb. 6 - May 24, 2015, Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, OH Curator: Patterson Sims "Joyce J. Scott: Can't We All Just Get Along?", September 14, 2014 - November 7, 2014, Goya Contemporary Gallery, Baltimore, MD, Curator: Amy Eva Raehse "Prospect 2, New Orleans", Oct 22 2011 - Jan 29 2012, New Comb Gallery at Tulane university, New Orleans, LA, Curator: Dan Camron, Sally Main “The Global Africa Project”, November 17, 2010-May 15, 2011, Museum of Art and Design, New York, NY Curators: Leslie King Hammond/Lowery Stokes Sims “Painful Death/ Painless Life”, Nov. 15 – Jan 23 2009, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD Curator: Amy Eva Raehse//// Catalogues: "Joyce J. Scott: Can't We All Just Get Along?", Sept. 14, 2014 – Nov. 7, 2014, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore, MD, pgs. 3-4, ISBN 978-1-4951-2405-1 “The Global Africa Project”, November 17, 2010-May 15, 2011, Museum of Art and Design, New York, New York, pg 176, ISBN# 978-3-7913-5084-4 -New York Times, Arts in America, Feb. 9, 2000 “Truths and Vision,” Feb. 6 – May 24, 2015, Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, OH, pgs. 29-30, ISBN# 978-0-9899550-4-1
  • Oh Hell No!
    Oh Hell No!
    Oh Hell No!,2007 Peyote Stitched Glass Beads, blown glass, wire & thread 6 x 11 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. (15.24 x 28.58 x 21.59 cm) [SCO-0307-C] PRIVATE COLLECTION
  • Negro Memorial Pool
    Negro Memorial Pool
    Painted and colored pavings, deisgned shiggles on bathhouse roof, tile around the pools margins, adorned paved pathway to an orchard
  • President Obama Bust 2012
    President Obama Bust 2012
    Beads, dice,thread, dollar bills, Bust of President Obama
  • Mosaic at the Conservatory
    Mosaic at the Conservatory
    Ceramic Mosaic in front of the Conservatory at Druid Hill Park
  • Detail of Lips - Reagan International Airport, DC
    Detail of Lips - Reagan International Airport, DC
    Floor Medallion, Concourse Level Terminal C Marble/Glass Mosaic Reagan/ Washington International Airport
  • Lips Floor Mosaic
    Lips Floor Mosaic
    Floor Medallion, Concourse Level Terminal C Marble/Glass Mosaic Reagan Washington National Airport

Jewelry and Wall Hangings

I’ve made jewelry since I was 10 years old, actually in-vitro. I consider it an easy way to play with techniques and ideas, plus I insinuate the owner into my story telling.

The Wall hangings are a way to extend the stories of body coverings.
  • Green Necklace 2015
    Green Necklace 2015
    Peyote Stitch Glass beads, thread 14 x 10 inches
  • Water Necklace 2015
    Water Necklace 2015
    Peyote stitch glass beads and thread. aproximately 14 inches in diameter
  • White Noise Wall Hanging
    White Noise Wall Hanging
    White Noise Hanging, 2010 glass beads, thread, wire 25 x 29 in. (63.5 x 73.66 cm) SCO-0372-C//// Exhibitions: “Maryland to Murano: Neckpieces and Sculptures by Joyce J. Scott”, September 01, 2014 – April 24, 2015, Museum of Arts and Design, New York, NY Curator: Lowery Stokes Sims "On Kilter", Sept 12- Nov 10 2012, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD Curator: Amy Eva Raehse "Prospect 2, New Orleans", Oct 22 2011 - Jan 29 2012, New Comb Gallery at Tulane university, New Orleans LA Curator: Dan Camron, Sally Main////
  • Untitled Wall hanging
    Untitled Wall hanging
    Untitled, 2015 approx. 25 X 27 inches glass beads and thread
  • Blue Circle Wall hanging
    Blue Circle Wall hanging
    2010 Beads and thread PRIVATE COLLECTION//// Exhibitions: “Maryland to Murano: Neckpieces and Sculptures by Joyce J. Scott”, September 01, 2014 – April 24, 2015, Museum of Arts and Design, New York, NY Curator: Lowery Stokes Sims "On Kilter", Sept 12- Nov 10 2012, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD Curator: Amy Eva Raehse "Prospect 2, New Orleans", Oct 22 2011 - Jan 29 2012, New Comb Gallery at Tulane university, New Orleans LA Curator: Dan Camron, Sally Main
  • Blue Wall hanging
    Blue Wall hanging
    2010 Beads and thread PRIVATE COLLECTION//// Exhibitions: “Maryland to Murano: Neckpieces and Sculptures by Joyce J. Scott”, September 01, 2014 – April 24, 2015, Museum of Arts and Design, New York, NY Curator: Lowery Stokes Sims "On Kilter", Sept 12- Nov 10 2012, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD Curator: Amy Eva Raehse "Prospect 2, New Orleans", Oct 22 2011 - Jan 29 2012, New Comb Gallery at Tulane university, New Orleans LA Curator: Dan Camron, Sally Main
  • Spanish Saint  Necklace 2003
    Spanish Saint Necklace 2003
    Beads, glass, images, thread.
  • Lovers Necklace 2005
    Lovers Necklace 2005
    Beads, thread, wire.
  • Necklace 2013
    Necklace 2013
    Beads, tintypes, thread
  • Coral Necklace
    Coral Necklace
    Lampworked and seed beads, coral, thread, wire

"Hip Hop Saints" and "Sexecution" Print Series

These two projects, in different ways, examine the loss of romance in young relationships.
"Hip Hop Saints" explores the untimely death of many Hip Hop stars, while "Sexicution" references the urban vernacular "Hit it and Quit it."
  • Sexecution Series (Feline II)
    Sexecution Series (Feline II)
    2008 Silk screen 30 x 22 inches
  • Sexecution Series (Feline and Woman)
    Sexecution Series (Feline and Woman)
    2008 Silk screen 30 x 22 inches
  • Sexecution Series
    Sexecution Series
    Sexecution Series,2008 Screenprint 30x 22 inches
  • Sexecution Series: Sexecution III
    Sexecution Series: Sexecution III
    2008 Silk screen, embossing 30 x 22 inches
  • Sexecution Series: Two Women
    Sexecution Series: Two Women
    2008 Silk screen, hand painting 30 x 22 inches
  • Hip Hop Saint: Tupac
    Hip Hop Saint: Tupac
    2014 Monotype with beadwork 21" x 15 ¼" PRIVATE COLLECTION
  • Hip Hop Saints: Big Pun
    Hip Hop Saints: Big Pun
    2014 Monotype 14" x 10" PRIVATE COLLECTION
  • Fallen Angel: Fox Brown
    Fallen Angel: Fox Brown
    2014 Monotype, collage 20 1/2" x 16" PRIVATE COLLECTION
  • Fallen Angel: Lil Kim
    Fallen Angel: Lil Kim
    2014 Monotype 19 3/4" x 17 ½" PRIVATE COLLECTION
  • Hip Hop Saints & Fallen Angels Series
    Hip Hop Saints & Fallen Angels Series
    Installation of "Hip Hop Saints" & "Fallen Angels" from 2014 exhibition "Can't We All Just Get Along?" at Goya Contemporary Gallery/// Catalogues: "Reflecting Humanity and Igniting Conversation," UMUC publication, 2015 available through issuu

“Obama”, “Smoke Damage”/"9/11” and Bin Laden Print Series

This is a selection of mono-prints , silk screens and lithographs. One series was created in reaction to the tragedy of the events of September 11th, 2001. The second series investigates, celebrates, and looks at stereotyped views of President Obama.
  • From the 9/11 series- Bin Laden
    From the 9/11 series- Bin Laden
    From the 9/11 series- Bin Laden Silk screen, hand painting 30 X 22 inches
  • From the 9/11 series- Bin Laden/Bhutto
    From the 9/11 series- Bin Laden/Bhutto
    From the 9/11 series- Bin Laden/Bhutto Silk screen, hand painting 30 X 22 inches
  • From the 9/11 series-Smoke Damage d: Mommy's Comming
    From the 9/11 series-Smoke Damage d: Mommy's Comming
    2001 Monotype 15 x 22 ½ inches PRIVATE COLLECTION
  • Obama, Heart and Soul
    Obama, Heart and Soul
    2012 Monoprint, hand painting 22 x 30 inches
  • Obama / Yoda
    Obama / Yoda
    2012 Monoprint 30 x 22 inches
  • Obama / Mickey
    Obama / Mickey
    2012 Monoprint 30 x 22 inches
  • Buddha Obama
    Buddha Obama
    2012 Monoprint, drawing, hand painting 22 x 30 inches PRIVATE COLLECTION
  • Candidate Obama
    Candidate Obama
    2008 Silk screen, hand painting, collage, embossed paper, ceramic charms, prayer cards, found objects
  • Obama/Virgen de Guadelupe
    Obama/Virgen de Guadelupe
    Screen-print, hand painting, collage, imbosed paper, ceramic charms, prayer cards
  • Black Obama/White Obama
    Black Obama/White Obama
    2008 Monoprint 30 x 22 inches PRIVATE COLLECTION

"Day After Rape" Sculpture Series

I wish to, in a raw way, show how women are used as pawns of war.
  • Day After Rape: The Devil Made Me!
    Day After Rape: The Devil Made Me!
    Joyce J. Scott The Devil Made Me!, 2008 Commercial glass, beads, thread, fabric 11 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. (29.85 x 10.8 x 9.53 cm) SCO-0327-C//// Exhibitions: “Truths and Vision,” Aug, 28 – Oct. 9, 2015, Sarah Moody Gallery of Art, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL Curator: Patterson Sims “Truth and Vision,” Feb. 6 - May 24, 2015, Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, OH Curator: Patterson Sims "LiL' Lies and Purty Thangs", November. 18- February 12, 2011, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore, MD, Curator: Amy Eva Raehse “Painful Death/ Painless Life”, Nov. 15 – Jan 23 2009, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD, Curator: Amy Eva Raehse “NuVooDoo” October 22 – November 12, 2009, WESTNORTH Studio Gallery, Baltimore, MD, Curator: Amy Eva Raehse//// Catalogues: “Truths and Vision,” Feb. 6 – May 24, 2015, Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, OH, pgs. 35 & 36, ISBN# 978-0-9899550-4-1
  • Day after Rape: Bosnia II
    Day after Rape: Bosnia II
    Day After Rape : Bosnia II, 2008 seedbeads and thread 8 1/2 x 8 x 2 in. (21.59 x 20.32 x 5.08 cm): SCO-0313-C//// Exhibitions: “Artist to Artist” January 7 – February 8, 2013, McColl Center for Visual Arts, Charlotte, NC “Enough Violence”, Sept. 27 – Mar. 22 2014, Society of Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh PA “Painful Death / Painless Life” November 15, 2008 – January 23, 2009, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD Curator: Amy Eva Raehse//// Catalogues: “Painful Death / Painless Life” November 15, 2008 – January 23, 2009, Pg 8, ISBN# #978-1-60725-288-7 *Not only in Africa
  • Day after Rape: Congo III
    Day after Rape: Congo III
    Day After Rape III: Congo, 2008 Seedbeads and thread 3 3/4 x 9 x 12 1/2 in. (9.53 x 22.86 x 31.75 cm): On loan to Society of Cont. Craft, PA- May 2014 SCO-0320-C//// Exhibitions: “Enough Violence”, Sept. 27 – Mar. 22 2014, Society of Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh PA “Painful Death/ Painless Life”, Nov. 15 – Jan 23 2009, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD Curator: Amy Eva Raehse “Tight Fit,” Dillard University Gallery, Oct 22 2011 - Jan 29 2012, New Orleans LA
  • Day after Rape: Later Baby
    Day after Rape: Later Baby
    Joyce J. Scott Later Baby, 2008 glass beads, thread, vintage glass bottle 10 3/4 x 4 1/8 x 3 3/4 in. (27.31 x 10.48 x 9.53 cm) SCO-0352-C//// Exhibitions: Enough Violence”, Sept. 27 – Mar. 22 2014, Society of Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh PA “Artist to Artist” January 7 – February 8, 2013, McColl Center for Visual Arts, Charlotte, NC "LiL' Lies and Purty Thangs", Nov. 18- Feb 12 2011, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore, MD, Curator: Amy Eva Raehse/// Catalogues: “Joyce J. Scott, Both Sides Now”, 2008, back cover, Snyderman-Works Galleries, Philadelphia, PA © 2008 Snyderman-Works Galleries, Philadelphia, PA "LiL' Lies and Purty Thangs", Nov. 18- Feb 12 2011, Pg. 5, ISBN#987-1-14507-4147-7
  • Day after Rape: The Secrets’s Out
    Day after Rape: The Secrets’s Out
    From the Day after Rape Series: The Secret’s Out, 2009 Glass jar, glass beads, and thread 5 x 5 x 5 in. (12.7 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm): small piece/ uniform color / figure holding own head SCO-0334-C//// Exhibitions: “Truths and Vision,” Sarah Moody Gallery of Art, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL Curator: Patterson Sims Aug, 28 – Oct. 9, 2015 “Truth and Vision,” Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, OH Feb. 6 - May 24, 2015 Curator: Patterson Sims “Intrinsic Trio: Sanford Biggers, Sam Gilliam, and Joyce J. Scott” October 22 – December 22, 2009, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD Curator: Amy Eva Raehse “Tight Fit,” Dillard University Gallery, Oct 22 2011 - Jan 29 2012, New Orleans LA//// Catalogues: “Intrinsic Trio: Sanford Biggers, Sam Gilliam, and Joyce J. Scott” ©2009, Goya Contemporary “Truths and Vision,” Feb. 6 – May 24, 2015, Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, OH, pg. 34, ISBN# 978-0-9899550-4-1//// *Bodies sometime placed in weird confurgurations to insight fear
  • Day after Rape: Mommy
    Day after Rape: Mommy
    From the Day after Rape Series: Mommy, 2009 glass jar, glass beads, thread 4 x 9 x 6 in. (10.16 x 22.86 x 15.24 cm): Baby with head SCO-0336-C//// Exhibitions: “Truths and Vision,” Sarah Moody Gallery of Art, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL Curator: Patterson Sims Aug, 28 – Oct. 9, 2015 “Truth and Vision,” Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, OH, Feb. 6 - May 24, 2015 Curator: Patterson Sims “Tight Fit,” Dillard University Gallery, Oct 22 2011 - Jan 29 2012, New Orleans LA “Intrinsic Trio: Sanford Biggers, Sam Gilliam, and Joyce J. Scott” October 22 – December 22, 2009, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD Curator: Amy Eva Raehse//// Catalogsues: “Truths and Vision,” Feb. 6 – May 24, 2015, Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, OH, pg. 34, ISBN# 978-0-9899550-4-1 *Child left with her mom’s head after an attack
  • Day after Rape: Suicide
    Day after Rape: Suicide
    Joyce J. Scott From the Day After Rape Series: Suicide, 2003-2010 glass beads, thread 9 1/8 x 3 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (23.18 x 8.26 x 6.99 cm) SCO-0354-C//// Exhibitions: “Truths and Vision,” Aug, 28 – Oct. 9, 2015, Sarah Moody Gallery of Art, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL Curator: Patterson Sims “Truth and Vision,” Feb. 6 - May 24, 2015, Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, OH Curator: Patterson Sims “The Franz and Virginia Bader Fund” June 14 – Aug. 17, 2014, American University, Katzen Arts Center, Wasington, DC "LiL' Lies and Purty Thangs", Nov. 18- Feb 12 2011, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD, Curator: Amy Eva Raehse//// Catalogues: "LiL' Lies and Purty Thangs", Nov. 18- Feb 12 2011, pg. 6, ISBN#987-1-14507-4147-7 “Truths and Vision,” Feb. 6 – May 24, 2015, Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, OH, pgs. 31 & 32, ISBN# 978-0-9899550-4-1 *Her memory is riding the murderer
  • Day after Rape: Gatherers of Wood
    Day after Rape: Gatherers of Wood
    From the Day After Rape Series: Gatherer of Wood, 2009 Seedbeads, thread, pipes, drift wood 7 1/4 x 13 x 3 1/2 in. (18.42 x 33.02 x 8.89 cm) SCO-0338-C//// Exhibitions: “Truths and Vision,” Aug, 28 – Oct. 9, 2015, Sarah Moody Gallery of Art, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL Curator: Patterson Sims “Truth and Vision,” Feb. 6 - May 24, 2015, Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, OH Curator: Patterson Sims “Tight Fit,” Dillard University Gallery, Oct 22 2011 - Jan 29 2012, New Orleans LA “Joyce J. Scott: Li’l Lies and Purty Thangs”, November 18, 2010 – February 3, 2011, Goya Contemporary Gallery, Baltimore, MD Curator: Amy Eva Raehse//// Catalogues: “Truths and Vision,” Feb. 6 – May 24, 2015, Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, OH, pg. 19, ISBN# 978-0-9899550-4-1
  • Day After Rape: Gathering Water
    Day After Rape: Gathering Water
    From the Day after Rape Series: Gathering Water, 2009 Glass beads, thread, glass jar and wooden pipes 8 x 8 x 4 in. (20.32 x 20.32 x 10.16 cm) SCO-0335-C//// Exhibitions: " LiL' Lies and Purty Thangs", November. 18- February 12 2011, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD, Curator: Amy Eva Raehse “Intrinsic Trio: Sanford Biggers, Sam Gilliam, and Joyce J. Scott” October 22 – December 22, 2009, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD, Curator: Amy Eva Raehse//// Catalogues: “Intrinsic Trio: Sanford Biggers, Sam Gilliam, and Joyce J. Scott” October 22 – December 22, 2009©
  • Day after Rape: Darfur I
    Day after Rape: Darfur I
    Day After Rape : Darfur 1, 2008 seedbeads and thread 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (12.07 x 16.51 x 6.35 cm) SCO-0312-C/// Exhibitions: “Truths and Vision,” Aug, 28 – Oct. 9, 2015, Sarah Moody Gallery of Art, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL Curator: Patterson Sims “Truth and Vision,” Feb. 6 - May 24, 2015, Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, OH Curator: Patterson Sims “Off the Beaten Path: Violence, Women and Art”, October 23 – December 12, 2009, UC San Diego University Art Gallery, San Diego, CA “Painful Death / Painless Life” November 15, 2008 – January 23, 2009, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD Curator: Amy Eva Raehse “Off the Beaten Path: Violence, Women, and Art”, February 5 – April 4, 2010 Tijuana Cultural Center, Tijuana, Mexico/// Catalogues: “Painful Death / Painless Life” November 15, 2008 – January 23, 2009, Pg. 7, ISBN# #978-1-60725-288-7 “Truths and Vision,” Feb. 6 – May 24, 2015, Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, OH, pg. 19, ISBN# 978-0-9899550-4-1

Venice Biennale ("Glasstress," 2013); Prospect 2, New Orleans; MoCA Cleveland & Museum of Arts & Design, NY Exhibitions

Twice, I’ve been blessed as an Artist-in-Residence at the Berengo Glass Studio in Murano, Italy. During my stay I worked with Master Gaffers (glass blowers, lamp workers, mold makers and artist who caste) who followed my drawings, verbal and goofy physical directions to devised over 40 sculptures and components.

I employ beads, painting, more glass and any other materials as the final sentences to this visual ode. I have successfully integrated beadwork as a material , while the glass is being blown, as well as additions later. This makes the work unigues and a next step in the evolution of my sculpture.

These works resulted in one-woman exhibitions nationally including at the Museum of Arts & Design in NY, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Cleveland, and with Goya Contemporary (my gallery representation, locally). Additionally, Three works were part of the 2013 Venice Biennale "Glasstress," as well as in "Glasstress" Beruit and "Glasstress" New York.
  • Pretty Girl Veiled
    Pretty Girl Veiled
    Pretty Girl Veiled, 2012 Nigerian wooden object, plastic and glass beads, thread, fabric 44 x 24 x 26 in. (111.8 x 61 x 66 cm) Scot-1015-C//// Exhibitions: “Truths and Vision,” Aug, 28 – Oct. 9, 2015, Sarah Moody Gallery of Art, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, Curator: Patterson Sims “Truths and Vision,” Feb. 6 - May 24, 2015, Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, OH, Curator: Patterson Sims “Brides of Anansi: Fiber and Contemporary Art,” Sept. 4 – Dec. 6 2014, Spelman Gallery, Atlanta, GA, “Dazzling Dancing Beads,” May 5 – May 26, 2013, North Dakota Museum of Art, Grand Forks, ND (Traveling exhibition) "On Kilter", Sept 12- Nov 10, 2012, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD, Curator: Amy Eva Raehse//// Catalogues: "On Kilter" Sept 12 - Nov 10, 2012, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD, Pg. 1-2, ISBN: 978-1-4675-4223-4 “Truths and Vision,” Feb. 6 – May 24, 2015, Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, OH, pgs. 4 & 15, ISBN# 978-0-9899550-4-1
  • Lewd I
    Lewd I
    Lewd #1, 2013 Hand-blown Murano glass processes with beads, wire, and thread 11 x 21 x 6 in. (27.9 x 53.3 x 15.2 cm) Scot-1031-C/// PRIVATE COLLECTION/// Exhibitions: “Maryland to Murano: Neckpieces and Sculptures by Joyce J. Scott”, September 01, 2014 – April 24, 2015, Museum of Arts and Design, New York, NY Curator: Lowery Stokes Sims/// Catalogues: “Maryland to Murano: Neckpieces and Sculptures by Joyce J. Scott,” Sept. 1 2014-Apr. 24 2015, pg 22-23, © 2014 Museum of Art and Design NY
  • Lynched Tree (MOCA Cleveland)
    Lynched Tree (MOCA Cleveland)
    Lynched Tree, 2011-2015 Plastic and glass beads, blown glass, thread, wire, wooden pole, metal armature Installed dimensions variable. Approx: 106 x 42 x 15 inches SCO-0386-C/// currently traveling//// Exhibitions: “Truths and Vision,” Aug, 28 – Oct. 9, 2015, Sarah Moody Gallery of Art, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, Curator: Patterson Sims “Truths and Vision,” Feb. 6 - May 24, 2015, Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, OH, Curator: Patterson Sims “Philosophy of Figure” November 20, 2012 – January 18, 2013, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore, MD, Curator: Amy Eva Raehse "On Kilter", Sept. 12 - Nov. 10, 2012, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore, MD, Curator: Amy Eva Raehse "Prospect 2, New Orleans", Oct 22 2011 - Jan 29 2012, New Comb Gallery at Tulane university, New Orleans LA, Curator: Dan Camron, Sally Main//// Catalogues: "Prospect 2, New Orleans", Oct 22 2011 - Jan 29 2012, New Comb Gallery at Tulane University, New Orleans LA, pg. 118, ISBN# 10-0615549497 “Truths and Vision,” Feb. 6 – May 24, 2015, Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, OH, pgs. 41-48, ISBN# 978-0-9899550-4-1
  • Lynched Tree (New Orleans iteration)
    Lynched Tree (New Orleans iteration)
    Lynched Tree, 2011-2015 Plastic and glass beads, blown glass, thread, wire, wooden pole, metal armature Installed dimensions variable. Approx: 106 x 42 x 15 inches SCO-0386-C/// currently traveling//// Exhibitions: “Truths and Vision,” Aug, 28 – Oct. 9, 2015, Sarah Moody Gallery of Art, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, Curator: Patterson Sims “Truths and Vision,” Feb. 6 - May 24, 2015, Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, OH, Curator: Patterson Sims “Philosophy of Figure” November 20, 2012 – January 18, 2013, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore, MD, Curator: Amy Eva Raehse "On Kilter", Sept. 12 - Nov. 10, 2012, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore, MD, Curator: Amy Eva Raehse "Prospect 2, New Orleans", Oct 22 2011 - Jan 29 2012, New Comb Gallery at Tulane university, New Orleans LA, Curator: Dan Camron, Sally Main//// Catalogues: "Prospect 2, New Orleans", Oct 22 2011 - Jan 29 2012, New Comb Gallery at Tulane University, New Orleans LA, pg. 118, ISBN# 10-0615549497 “Truths and Vision,” Feb. 6 – May 24, 2015, Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland, OH, pgs. 41-48, ISBN# 978-0-9899550-4-1
  • Lewd III: White Tongue
    Lewd III: White Tongue
    Lewd 111: White Tongue, 2013 Hand-blown Murano glass processes with beads, wire, and thread 30 x 8 x 13 in. (76.2 x 20.3 x 33 cm) Scot-1032-C/// Exhibitions: “Maryland to Murano: Neckpieces and Sculptures by Joyce J. Scott”, September 01, 2014 – April 24, 2015, Museum of Arts and Design, New York, NY Curator: Lowery Stokes Sims/// Catalogues: “Maryland to Murano: Neckpieces and Sculptures by Joyce J. Scott,” Sept. 1 2014-Apr. 24 2015, pg 45, © 2014 Museum of Art and Design NY
  • SHHHH!
    SHHHH!
    2012 Nigerian wooden object, plastic & glass beads, thread drawing & fabric 33 1/2" x 18 1/2" x 17 ½"/// Collection of the Tucson Museum of Art
  • Lewd II
    Lewd II
    Joyce J. Scott Lewd #2, 2013 Hand-blown Murano glass processes with beads, wire, and thread 22 1/2 x 14 x 16 in. (57.1 x 35.6 x 40.6 cm) Scot-1036-C/// Exhibitions: “Maryland to Murano: Neckpieces and Sculptures by Joyce J. Scott”, September 01, 2014 – April 24, 2015, Museum of Arts and Design, New York, NY Curator: Lowery Stokes Sims/// Catalogues: “Maryland to Murano: Neckpieces and Sculptures by Joyce J. Scott,” Sept. 1 2014-Apr. 24 2015, pg 24, © 2014 Museum of Art and Design, New York, NY
  • Buddha Wind
    Buddha Wind
    Joyce J. Scott Buddha (Wind), 2013 Hand-blown and flame worked Murano glass processes with beads, wire, and thread 20 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 13 in. (52.1 x 31.8 x 33 cm) Scot-1033-C/// Exhibitions: “Maryland to Murano: Neckpieces and Sculptures by Joyce J. Scott”, September 01, 2014 – April 24, 2015, Museum of Arts and Design, New York, NY Curator: Lowery Stokes Sims "Glasstress White Light/ White Heat" 55th international Art Exhibition La Biennale di Venezia, June 1 - Nov 24 2013, Berengo Center for Contemporary Art and Glass, Campiellodella Pescheria, 30141, Murano Venezia Curator: Andria Bengo/// Catalogues: “Maryland to Murano: Neckpieces and Sculptures by Joyce J. Scott,” Sept. 1 2014-Apr. 24 2015, pg 27, © 2014 Museum of Art and Design NY
  • Buddha Earth
    Buddha Earth
    Buddha (Earth), 2013 Hand-blown Murano glass processes with glass and ceramic beads, wire, and thread 27 1/2 x 11 1/4 x 11 1/2 in. (69.8 x 28.6 x 29.2 cm) Scot-1034-C/// Exhibitions: “Maryland to Murano: Neckpieces and Sculptures by Joyce J. Scott”, September 01, 2014 – April 24, 2015, Museum of Arts and Design, New York, NY Curator: Lowery Stokes Sims "Glasstress White Light/ White Heat" 55th international Art Exhibition La Biennale di Venezia, June 1 - Nov 24 2013, Berengo Center for Contemporary Art and Glass, Campiellodella Pescheria, 30141, Murano Venezia Curator: Andria Bengo/// Catalogues: "Glasstress White Light/ White Heat" 55th international Art Exhibition La Biennale di Venezia, June 1 - Nov 24 2013, Berengo Center for Contemporary Art and Glass, Campiellodella Pescheria, 30141, Murano Venezia, Pg 153-154 ISBN: 978-1-903455-29-6 “Maryland to Murano: Neckpieces and Sculptures by Joyce J. Scott,” Sept. 1 2014-Apr. 24 2015, pg 30, © 2014 Museum of Art and Design, New York, NY
  • Buddha Fire and Water
    Buddha Fire and Water
    Buddha (Fire & Water), 2013, Hand-blown and flame worked Murano glass processes with beads, wire, and thread 19 3/4 x 15 x 11 1/2 in. (50.2 x 38.1 x 29.2 cm) Goya IN:Scot-1035-C/// Collection of The Smithsonian Museum/ National Museum of African American History and Culture/// Exhibitions: “Maryland to Murano: Neckpieces and Sculptures by Joyce J. Scott”, September 01, 2014 – April 24, 2015, Museum of Arts and Design, New York, NY, Curator: Lowery Stokes Sims"Glasstress White Light/ White Heat" 55th international Art Exhibition La Biennale di Venezia, June 1 - Nov 24 2013, Berengo Center for Contemporary Art and Glass, Campiellodella Pescheria, 30141, Murano Venezia Curator: Andria Bengo/// Catalogues: "Glasstress White Light/ White Heat" 55th international Art Exhibition La Biennale di Venezia, June 1 - Nov 24 2013, Berengo Center for Contemporary Art and Glass, Campiellodella Pescheria, 30141, Murano Venezia, Pg 153-154 ISBN: 978-1-903455-29-6 “Maryland to Murano: Neckpieces and Sculptures by Joyce J. Scott,” Sept. 1 2014-Apr. 24 2015, pg 33, © 2014 Museum of Art and Design, New Yrok, NY

"Can't We All Just Get Along" Exhibition and "Still Funny" Series

Scuplture
  • Still Funny Series: Lover 1
    Still Funny Series: Lover 1
    From the Still Funny Series: Lover 1, 2011 Japanese ceramic figurine, beadwork, thread 8 1/2 x 3 x 3 3/4 in. (21.6 x 7.6 x 9.5 cm) Scot-1012-C// Exhibitions: “Philosophy of Figure” November 20, 2012 – January 18, 2013, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore, MD, Curator: Amy Eva Raehse; "On Kilter", Sept 12- Nov 10 2012, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD, Curator: Amy Eva Raehse/// Catalogues: "On Kilter" Sept 12 - Nov 10, 2012, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD, Pg. 9, ISBN: 978-1-4675-4223-4
  • Still Funny Series: Lover 2
    Still Funny Series: Lover 2
    From the Still Funny Series: Lover 2, 2011 Japanese ceramic figurine, beadwork, thread 5 1/2 x 3 x 2 3/4 in. (14 x 7.6 x 7 cm) Scot-1013-C// Exhibitions: “Philosophy of Figure” November 20, 2012 – January 18, 2013, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD, Curator: Amy Eva Raehse "On Kilter", Sept 12- Nov 10 2012, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD, Curator: Amy Eva Raehse/// Catalogues: "On Kilter" Sept 12 - Nov 10, 2012, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD, Pg. 9, ISBN: 978-1-4675-4223-4
  • Still Funny Series: Flutist
    Still Funny Series: Flutist
    From the Still Funny Series: Flutist, 2011 Japanese figurine, beads, thread 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 3 in. (13.97 x 9.53 x 7.62 cm) SCO-0383-C// Exhibitions: "On Kilter", Sept 12- Nov 10 2012, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD, Curator: Amy Eva Raehse; "Prospect 2, New Orleans", Oct 22 2011 - Jan 29 2012, New Comb Gallery at Tulane university, New Orleans, LA Curators: Dan Camron, Sally Main/// Catalogues: "On Kilter" Sept 12 - Nov 10 2012, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD, Pg. 7, ISBN: 978-1-4675-4223-4 "Prospect 2, New Orleans", Oct 22, 2011 - Jan 29, 2012, New Comb Gallery at Tulane university, New Orleans, LA, pg. 116, ISBN# 10-0615549497
  • Still Funny Series: Mammy / Penis
    Still Funny Series: Mammy / Penis
    2011 Commercial shaker, beadwork, thread, glue 3 3/4 x 2 x 2 ¼ inches PRIVATE COLLECTION/// Exhibitions: "On Kilter", Sept 12- Nov 10 2012, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD, Curator: Amy Eva Raehse; "Prospect 2, New Orleans", Oct 22 2011 - Jan 29 2012, New Comb Gallery at Tulane university, New Orleans, LA Curators: Dan Camron, Sally Main/// Catalogues: "On Kilter" Sept 12 - Nov 10 2012, Goya Contemporary, Baltimore MD, Pg. 7, ISBN: 978-1-4675-4223-4 "Prospect 2, New Orleans", Oct 22, 2011 - Jan 29, 2012, New Comb Gallery at Tulane university, New Orleans, LA, pg. 116, ISBN# 10-0615549497
  • Bad Graffiti
    Bad Graffiti
    2014 Glass beads, thread, Ambrotype ( glass photography), wire, Blown glass 23 x 3 1/2 x 3 inches PRIVATE COLLECTION
  • Sex Traffic (Detail)
    Sex Traffic (Detail)
    Sex Traffic, 2014 Hand-blown Murano glass processes with metal, beads, thread, and leather 76 x 16 x 9 ½ inches Scot-1068-C// Exhibitions: "Joyce J. Scott: Can't We All Just Get Along?", September 14, 2014 - November 7, 2014, Goya Contemporary Gallery, Baltimore, MD Curator: Amy Eva Raehse/// Catalogs: "Joyce J. Scott: Can't We All Just Get Along?", Sept. 14, 2014 – Nov. 7, 2014, Goya Contemporary Gallery, Baltimore, MD, pgs. 7-8, ISBN 978-1-4951-2405-1
  • Sex Traffic
    Sex Traffic
    Sex Traffic, 2014 Hand-blown Murano glass processes with metal, beads, thread, and leather 76 x 16 x 9 ½ inches Scot-1068-C/// Exhibitions: "Joyce J. Scott: Can't We All Just Get Along?", September 14, 2014 - November 7, 2014, Goya Contemporary Gallery, Baltimore, MD Curator: Amy Eva Raehse/// Catalogs: "Joyce J. Scott: Can't We All Just Get Along?", Sept. 14, 2014 – Nov. 7, 2014, Goya Contemporary Gallery, Baltimore, MD, pgs. 7-8, ISBN 978-1-4951-2405-1 "Reflecting Humanity and Igniting Conversation," Raehse, UMUC publication, 2015 available through issuu
  • War Woman III
    War Woman III
    War Woman III, 2014 Hand-blown Murano glass processes with beads, wire, thread, and plastic dice 28 x 9 x 8 inches Scot-1066-C/// Exhibitions: “Truths and Vision,” Sarah Moody Gallery of Art, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, Curator: Patterson Sims, Aug, 28 – Oct. 9, 2015/// Catalogs: "Joyce J. Scott: Can't We All Just Get Along?", Sept. 14, 2014 – Nov. 7, 2014, Goya Contemporary Gallery, Baltimore, MD pgs. 1-2, ISBN 978-1-4951-2405-1
  • War Woman II
    War Woman II
    War Woman II, 2014 African sculpture, fused and painted mosaic glass, glass/plastic beads, thread, wire, metal keys and cast glass guns 25 x 18 x 18 inches Scot-1042-C/// Exhibitions: "Joyce J. Scott: Can't We All Just Get Along?", September 14, 2014 - November 7, 2014, Goya Contemporary Gallery, Baltimore, MD Curator: Amy Eva Raehse/// Catalogs: "Joyce J. Scott: Can't We All Just Get Along?", Sept. 14, 2014 – Nov. 7, 2014, Goya Contemporary Gallery, Baltimore, MD, pg. 6, ISBN 978-1-4951-2405-1
  • War Woman I
    War Woman I
    War Woman I, 2014 African sculpture, dice, glass/plastic beads, thread, wire, and cast glass guns 30 x 20 x 20 inches Scot-1043-C/// Exhibitions: WPA, 2015, curator: Laura Roulette; "Joyce J. Scott: Can't We All Just Get Along?", September 14, 2014 - November 7, 2014, Goya Contemporary Gallery, Baltimore, MD Curator: Amy Eva Raehse/// Catalogs: "Joyce J. Scott: Can't We All Just Get Along?", Sept. 14, 2014 – Nov. 7, 2014, Goya Contemporary Gallery, Baltimore, MD, pg. 5, ISBN 978-1-4951-2405-1; "Reflecting Humanity and Igniting Conversation," Raehse, UMUC publication, 2015 available through issuu