Pearls shape tone of painting in newest art series piece

by Matthew D’Ippolito

Kate Scott's "Grandma's Pearls" -- an oil painting depicting a pair of hands, extending from the dark and holding a string of pearls spelling out "good for you" -- is the latest painting featured in the "Art on the Move" series.

The pearls were used to add a different angle to the phrase, the meaning of which depends heavily on its tone, Scott (senior-art) said.

"It is rare for that phrase to sound sincere," she said.

The inspiration for the painting -- which will be on display through Feb. 26 in the West Halls Cultural Lounge, Room 125 Waring Commons -- came while playing with a string of pearls, Scott said. She thought the pearls looked elegant hanging from her hands.

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