John Scott 1940-2007
Samella, 2004
Woodcut on wove paper
13 1/4 x 18 1/4 in.
33.7 x 46.4 cm
33.7 x 46.4 cm
49 of 80
PFF619
© John T. Scott
This piece depicts Samella Lewis, a pioneer of African American art education. The triptych portrait of Lewis in the top portion of this composition is reminiscent of Orthodox Christian iconography, elevating her to a saintly status. The bottom portion of the print depicts a scene of various figures in homage to Samella Lewis' minimal, geometric, almost illustrative style.
