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Carlos G. Scott

Born in 1952 in the city of La Paz, Bolivia from Scottish and Spanish ancestry on his father's
side, and Australian and Irish ancestry on his mother's, Carlos' bicultural background and childhood experiences in those countries as well as here in the US have contributed to his
artistic vision in subtle and varied ways. There is no specific subject or symbolic representation that he holds above all others. If his focus could be narrowed down to one thing it would be“Where art and photography converge” His work has evolved from producing strictly
representational themes to include abstract, semi-abstract, and impressionist images that highlight textures, colors, and forms found in common every-day subjects. Among his current motifs you can find reflections in the Miami River, the natural decaying process of leaves and plants, as well as the natural effects of time, weather and oxidation on metals and other
materials. Though they may retain strong aspects of their original forms, many of the images
are striking for their divergence, or, transformation, if you will, into new forms, textures and colors that converge in a spectacular movement across the spectrum.

The improvisational quality of these otherwise static subjects may be traced back to Carlos' passion for sports, in particular, soccer, as it embodies the unexpected and spontaneous actions of the moment. He played cricket and rugby in Australia, and soccer in Bolivia as well as here in the US, where he received an athletic scholarship to Adelphi University. It was during this time that he began to develop an interest in art and photography.
Upon graduation, he went on to play professionally in the NASL, including several years for theNew York Cosmos with the king of soccer, Pele. A serious and recurring knee injury
prematurely ended a promising career in professional soccer. Interestingly, however, this misfortune turned out to be an important lead-in to the world of art. During recovery and rehabilitation from surgery, Carlos used art as his creative outlet and began to paint with pastels and oils, while also exploring and developing a keen interest in photography as a viable medium for his artistic expression.

Artists as varied as: Ansel Adams, Henri Cartier Bresson, Georgia O'Keefe, Vincent van Gogh,
Jean-Michel Basquiat and Salvador Dali -- are prominent among the influences in shaping Carlos' artistic vision.

Partial List of Exhibitions:

Fulton Street Gallery, New York, NY

Grace Cafe and Gallery, Dania Beach, Florida

Target Gallery, Alexandria, Virginia

Hollywood Art and Cultural Center, Hollywood, Florida

Axis Gallery in Coral Gables, Florida

Art Rouge Gallery, Miami, Florida

A.N.E.W. Museum / Galleries, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Sculpt Miami exhibition for Art Basel 2009


Boca Art Fair, Boca raton, Florida