This film tells the story of Judith Scott (1943-2005), who became a fiber artist in 1987, and was recognized during her lifetime for the unique creativity of her abstract masses of found (and sometimes stolen) objects transformed by their wrappings. Scott’s sculptures have appeared around the world and are housed permanently at museums including The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art in Chicago, and the Musee D Art Brut in Lausanne, Switzerland. Astonishingly, Scott blossomed as an artist just few years after she spent 35 years in a stale institution for the mentally retarded.
Born with Down syndrome, Scott was sent away when she was only seven. As if such isolation were not enough to endure, Scott also had undiagnosed deafness and little verbal ability. Yet, while many with similar disabilities are separated, oppressed and disempowered, Judith Scott’s story had a happy ending.
The film will be followed by a panel discussion. It is free and open to the public.
OUTSIDER: The Life and Art of Judith Scott
Film Duration: 26 minutes
Photo presentation: 7 minutes
Monday, December 13th, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
University Hall Amphitheater
