One of my favorite things about Seattle, or any big city for that matter, is the people watching. Anywhere we go, there is always such an intriguing array of humanity to be observed! New York artist Scott Duce must agree, because his latest series, In Public, focuses on observations of urban individuals.
Pink Stripes, oil on panel, 12×12
Woman With Flowers, oil on panel, 12×12
Walking in a big city, you definitely get a sense of being on display, but then there is also a strange contradictory feeling of the ability to melt into the crowd. Duce’s choice to isolate each figure against a monochromatic background serves to call attention to the specialness of each individual and the uniqueness of each moment.
Skinny Man, oil on panel, 12×12
Summer Stop, oil on panel, 12×12
As we each move through life, we do not do so in a bubble. We are one of many, each individual an important part of the the entire sum.
Fashion Runner 4, oil on panel, 12×12
Want to see more of Scott Duce’s work? Please check out his website.
All images via the artist’s website. Artist found via Hidell Brooks Gallery.
