Lit 

Scott Fraser painted ‘Lit’ with oil on linen, using traditional fine art materials to explore contemporary themes. Look closely, and you will see a striking juxtaposition of objects, each laden with cultural significance. A lit candle and an oil can are set on a flat surface, an American candy corn placed delicately atop the spout of the oil can. There is a distinct contrast between the ephemeral flame and the solid, industrial nature of the oil can. The twisted form of the candle, rendered meticulously in oil paint, is indicative of the hand-made, contrasting the mass-produced candy corn. The can itself, designed for lubricating machinery, speaks to the industrialized world, to labor and production. Fraser's choice of these everyday items elevates them to symbols, prompting reflections on energy, industry, and consumerism. The act of painting, with its demand for time and attention, invites us to slow down and consider the meaning of the image. The work is a reminder that even in a world saturated with mass-produced objects, the values of fine art and craft endures, offering a unique perspective on our material culture.