Brit Scott

Brit Scott (Britnee Scott) is a contemporary folk and graffiti artist from Washington, D.C., whose vibrant mixed-media works explore themes of resilience, identity, healing, and collective memory. Raised in Southeast Washington, D.C., Scott discovered her passion for art at the age of seven, inspired by visits to the city’s museums, libraries, and cultural institutions with her family. These early experiences sparked a lifelong commitment to using art as a vehicle for storytelling, social reflection, and community engagement.

Largely self-taught, Scott developed a distinctive visual language that merges the bold energy of graffiti with the narrative traditions of contemporary folk art. Her work is recognized for its expressive figures, layered textures, symbolic imagery, and vivid color palettes that celebrate Black culture while addressing themes of social justice, liberation, hope, and transformation. Influenced by artists such as Elizabeth Catlett, Faith Ringgold, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson, Scott creates paintings that honor personal histories while imagining more equitable futures. Throughout her career, Scott has exhibited in galleries and cultural institutions throughout the Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and New York regions. Her work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions, artist residencies, and juried exhibitions that examine community, resilience, and contemporary Black experiences. In addition to her studio practice, she is an active muralist and public artist, creating works that transform public spaces into places of reflection, dialogue, and belonging.

Community engagement is central to Scott’s artistic practice. As a teaching artist, she develops hands-on workshops that encourage creativity, self-expression, and confidence among youth and families. Scott’s current body of work explores the relationship between struggle and growth, drawing inspiration from the belief that beauty often emerges through adversity. This philosophy is reflected in projects such as When It Rains, Flowers Grow, an evolving series of paintings and community collaborations centered on healing, resilience, and hope. Whether working on canvas, murals, or interactive installations, Scott creates spaces where stories are preserved, voices are celebrated, and art becomes a catalyst for connection and transformation.

Today, Brit Scott continues to expand her artistic practice through exhibitions, public art commissions, educational programming, and collaborative community projects. Guided by the belief that art has the power to inspire, heal, and unite, she remains dedicated to creating work that honors lived experiences while encouraging others to imagine a more compassionate and vibrant world.