BY SERAPHINA CALDER
L. Scooter Morris, a sensory illusionist, transforms fleeting experiences into works that feel both immediate and enduring. Her paintings are less about replicating what the eye sees and more about what the mind and body register in a single moment. She captures the shimmer between perception and memory, distilling everyday encounters into images that echo something larger than life.
Her practice revolves around what she calls “Sculpted Paintings.” These works are layered with texture, shifts of light, and subtle depth that move beyond flat surface. Through acrylics and mixed media, Morris builds paintings that carry a tactile resonance—artworks that ask to be experienced, not just looked at. More than decoration, her work opens space for reflection on the times we live in. It addresses questions of equity, justice, and shared humanity, while never losing sight of beauty. For Morris, the aesthetic and the ethical are bound together.