Changing Narratives with Amanta Scott

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Changing Narratives with Amanta Scott
Please note: this episode contains mature themes, including references to sexual violence, and may not be appropriate for all listeners.
Today we welcome Canadian multidisciplinary artist Amanta Scott. Amanta explores the relevance of archetypes, symbols and perceptions as they relate to problematic issues in our society today. Her work encompasses encaustic paintings, interactive sculpture, installations, audio, video, photography, music, dance, performance, and workshops. She loves to create dialogue between people of diverse cultures, ages and abilities.
Amanta is passionate about changing the way we view women in art, and is working to change the narrative of normalization of abuse, voyeurism, rape, sex trafficking, racism, and femicide. She is replacing those stories with ones celebrating strong women and normalizing respect, empowerment, self actualization, and friendship.
Our conversation includes:
- Amanta's background and current project, Eyeing Medusa
- Creating and working in virtual galleries, and interactivity in her art
- The "Food for Thought" section on www.amantascott.com
- The story of what triggered the Eyeing Medusa project
- How we must consider the impact on society today when retelling old stories
- Go after what you don't know! And Create a climate of curiosity in yourself
- The importance of looking outside the familiar
Amanta Scott's Bio: An Ontario-based Canadian multidisciplinary artist, I have exhibited and performed in art galleries, museums, theatres, concert venues and festivals throughout Asia, North America and Europe including: National Gallery of Canada; Royal Ontario Museum; Singapore International Arts Festival; Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, Japan; World Trade Centre, Barcelona; Yilan Arts Center, Taiwan; Edmonton Art Gallery; Art Gallery of Algoma; Thunder Bay Art Gallery; Art Gallery of Peterborough; and Art Gallery of Ontario. I have designed and directed workshops for marginalized youth, seniors, refugees, newcomers, and students from primary school to university. My paintings and sculptures are in collections across Canada and Asia.
Amanta's website: https://www.amantascott.com/
Eyeing Medusa https://www.amantascott.com/eyeing-medusa
Food for Thought: https://www.amantascott.com/food-for-thought
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmantaScott.arts/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amantascott/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnbtBH71poFBZNCCetjoc2A
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanta-scott
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/amantascott/
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