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| Source: textileartist.org |
Judith Scott was an artist that worked primarily with fiber and used it to create unique forms out of objects. However, unlike other artists, she was born with Down Syndrome and was also deaf. Additionally, she spent 30 years in an institution separated from the world outside. Despite her challenges, once she left the institution with the help of her sister, she joined program called "Creative Growth" which was an arts program specifically for people with disabilities. Since then, she created numerous pieces out of objects and fiber that she wrapped them with.
Judith Scott addresses a larger social issue in that people with disabilities are not widely represented or receive the same attention for their artwork. She also raises the question as to whether her artwork can be considered artwork considering she did not receive a "formal" teaching of how to create art. Nevertheless, her artwork is clearly captivating and unique in such a way that it does not matter whether she knows how to make the artwork people are used to seeing; rather, her sculptures draw in people's attention to make them want to see it.
-Axell Sanchez
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