Scott Cooper

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Scott Cooper is a visual artist based in Dallas, Texas. Born and raised in Corpus Christi, he earned his BFA in Studio Art from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi in 2005, with a focus on drawing and printmaking. His practice centers on graphite and soft pastel, with additional work in lithography. Cooper’s work explores human vulnerability, connection, and memory through a refined visual language that often does more with less. Influenced by artists like Francis Bacon, he creates intimate atmospheres that balance precision and emotion. He has exhibited in There Goes the Neighborhood (2006), This is Really Happening (solo, 2012), Cedars Union #ShowintheBoe (Group, 2025), Oak Cliff Art Walk (2025), and the Deep Ellum Art Festival (2026). Cooper is a member of the Cedars Union artist collective in Dallas.

Artist Statement

My work explores the human condition through a deeply personal lens. Drawing from lived experiences with chronic illness, addiction, depression, loss, and the complexities of motherhood and gender identity, I examine themes of mental health, vulnerability, and co-dependency. These subjects often intersect in ways that reveal both the fragility and resilience of human connection. Working primarily with graphite, charcoal, and soft pastel on paper, I’m drawn to the immediacy and intimacy of these materials. Graphite allows for precision and structure, creating somber, narrative-driven imagery, while charcoal and pastel bring softness, instability, and atmosphere. This tension between control and release reflects the emotional terrain I navigate within my work. Whether rendered with clarity or dissolving into abstraction, each piece invites a quiet unease. A space where discomfort and empathy coexist. I aim for the viewer to feel both seen and unsettled, caught in the shared vulnerability that defines our most human moments.