Pansy Four Pack 

Scott Fraser created "Pansy Four Pack" to explore still life, and its relation to identity. The pansy, from the French word 'pensée' for thought, has been long associated with remembrance. During the Victorian era, flowers became a coded language, laden with sentimental meaning. More recently, the pansy has become a symbol of queer identity, reclaiming a term once used as a slur. By choosing this flower, Fraser engages in a dialogue about how symbols evolve and accrue meaning across different historical and cultural contexts. Consider how the intense realism, combined with the symbolism of the pansy, invites a viewer to contemplate the intersection of visibility, identity, and memory. Fraser’s artwork prompts us to reflect on the layers of meaning embedded within the everyday, and the personal narratives they evoke.