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Carlton Scott Sturgill

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"First Saturdays" Opening Reception - 5 April 5-9 PM

February 12 – April 5, 2025

Artist Statement

As an artist, I am captivated by the concept of renewal. My practice revolves around the transformation of familiar materials and imagery into art that explores the intersection of our personal histories with deep-rooted cultural narratives passed down to us from previous generations.

My latest series of paintings began with a fundamental belief: meaning is fluid and ever-evolving. It shifts from person to person, moment to moment, and even throughout a single individual’s life. We each view the world through a unique lens, sculpted by the interplay of our experiences, identities, and cultural contexts. When I embark on creating a new piece, I see it as an act of interpreting the world through my personal filter, aiming to offer a perspective that engages with what came before, but that is distinctly my own.

In turn, I hope to leave space for viewers to interpret my work through their own lenses. Each piece invites the observer to examine how their own memories, emotions, and cultural touchpoints affect their understanding of the work. To me, the beauty of art lies in its multiplicity of meanings. No single interpretation of my work holds greater weight than another—not even my own. Instead, each interaction becomes a mirror, reflecting the individual lives and stories of those who encounter it.