Guest Curator: Carrie Scott

"This selection explores the overlooked moments of intimacy between our inner and outer worlds. These are works that ask us to slow down and reimagine the spaces we move through every day—reminding us of the deep connection between art and life." - Carrie Scott, Curator, Gallerist, and Founder of Seen

Carrie Scott has always believed that art should extend beyond the confines of traditional gallery spaces, and with this collection, she aimed to curate works that invite moments of pause and reflection in everyday life.

At the heart of Scott’s collection is Casey Moore’s But for the Wisdom series. His exclusive release on Rise Art inspired her to bring together a selection of works that balance introspection and vibrancy while exploring how artists capture both interior and exterior spaces. Moore’s "impossible landscapes," created through double and sometimes triple exposure within the camera, are deeply rooted in nature. For Scott, it was this delicate interplay between the real and the imagined that she sought to echo in the other works chosen for the Rise Art Collection.

Using Moore’s work as a foundation, Scott carefully selected pieces that expand on the theme, exploring the relationship between light, water, and the environments we navigate. Meghan Spielman’s Reflecting Pool II and Cecile Van Hanja’s Pool Reflections draw viewers into the serene stillness of water, while Neil Raitt’s Lime Springs provides an energetic, painterly escape. Clare Thatcher’s Ocean Full of Song serves as a quiet homage to the sea, while Barbara Howey’s Marsh with Flag Irises and Milena Paladino’s Vase Composition VI/24 celebrate nature’s understated beauty.

Banner image: Flowers #93 by Casey Moore