Artist
English Collage Artist Phil Scott’s art work re-examines our relationship with two-dimensional imagery. Often using photographic imagery his work carefully removes the context and through sophisticated juxtaposition conveys a new meaning within the final work(s).
In his work we often see concepts and relationships develop as the work has been created, making organic and often forced relationships with the world we inhabit. The image has become prevalent and the reading of imagery has become a primary tool in our understanding of the contemporary world and how we arrived at our destination. Scott’s intervention in the concept of the image creates a resonance that re-submits parts of the image in a poignant translation of the society we currently inhabit.
The motto of “Find, Cut & Paste” has become a primitive motto of the processes Scott follows, but placing an emphasis on the “find” or sourcing of the images he transforms these unique artefacts into contemporary works in combination with other such imagery. The work is largely an extension of later Dada works, evoking similarities with the role of power and hidden propaganda in the original source materials. The works frequently challenge and find a place within the context of art and art history allowing the audience to attach their own meanings and narrative from the clever combination of found imagery.
Scott was born in the North-East of England and went on to study and live in East London for 20 years between 2000-2020. He and his family currently live in Billund, Denmark where he continues to develop his practice as an artist, illustrator and educator/teacher.
Curator & Researcher
Phil Scott is a curator and researcher whose practice explores the relationships between contemporary art, visual culture, learning and audience engagement. Drawing on a background in design, art education and creative practice, his curatorial approach is informed by the belief that meaning is not fixed, but emerges through the relationships between objects, images, ideas and the people who encounter them. His work brings together research, experimentation and juxtaposition to create opportunities for audiences to look again, question established perspectives and develop their own interpretations.
Scott holds an MA in Curating from Aarhus University, where his research examined Learning through Play as a curatorial methodology in contemporary exhibition making. Exploring how principles of play can inform the selection, arrangement and interpretation of artworks, his research considers how exhibitions might move beyond the passive presentation of objects towards more active, participatory and meaningful encounters. This builds upon his professional experience at LEGO Design in Denmark, where he developed creative learning programmes and explored how environments can encourage curiosity, experimentation and collaboration.
Alongside his curatorial projects, Scott writes and publishes on curatorial theory and practice, with a particular interest in the structures through which audiences encounter and make meaning from art. His approach treats curation as both a creative and critical process: a means of connecting disparate ideas, challenging conventional narratives and creating space for unexpected discoveries. Whether working with artworks, found imagery or participatory experiences, Scott is interested in what happens when familiar things are brought together in unfamiliar ways, allowing new meanings and relationships to emerge.
Art & Design Educator
Scott was an extremely successful art educator in London between 2006–2020, becoming fully versed in the delivery of contemporary art practice and theory to young people aged 11–18. Working alongside institutions including Tate Modern, Whitechapel Gallery, The Photographers’ Gallery and the Institute of Education (UCL), he became a recognised figure in contemporary art teaching, supporting students who progressed to become leading British artists, designers and architects.
Between 2022–2026, Scott brought this educational expertise into LEGO Design as Creative Community Manager during a period of significant global growth. There, he designed and led onboarding and learning experiences rooted in Learning through Play, supporting over 350 designers in developing creative confidence and shared design culture. Scott continues to advise on art education and creative learning strategy, and is currently completing his first book alongside his MA research exploring the application of Learning through Play in meaningful curatorial experiences.
English Collage Artist Phil Scott’s art work re-examines our relationship with two-dimensional imagery. Often using photographic imagery his work carefully removes the context and through sophisticated juxtaposition conveys a new meaning within the final work(s).
In his work we often see concepts and relationships develop as the work has been created, making organic and often forced relationships with the world we inhabit. The image has become prevalent and the reading of imagery has become a primary tool in our understanding of the contemporary world and how we arrived at our destination. Scott’s intervention in the concept of the image creates a resonance that re-submits parts of the image in a poignant translation of the society we currently inhabit.
The motto of “Find, Cut & Paste” has become a primitive motto of the processes Scott follows, but placing an emphasis on the “find” or sourcing of the images he transforms these unique artefacts into contemporary works in combination with other such imagery. The work is largely an extension of later Dada works, evoking similarities with the role of power and hidden propaganda in the original source materials. The works frequently challenge and find a place within the context of art and art history allowing the audience to attach their own meanings and narrative from the clever combination of found imagery.
Scott was born in the North-East of England and went on to study and live in East London for 20 years between 2000-2020. He and his family currently live in Billund, Denmark where he continues to develop his practice as an artist, illustrator and educator/teacher.
Curator & Researcher
Phil Scott is a curator and researcher whose practice explores the relationships between contemporary art, visual culture, learning and audience engagement. Drawing on a background in design, art education and creative practice, his curatorial approach is informed by the belief that meaning is not fixed, but emerges through the relationships between objects, images, ideas and the people who encounter them. His work brings together research, experimentation and juxtaposition to create opportunities for audiences to look again, question established perspectives and develop their own interpretations.
Scott holds an MA in Curating from Aarhus University, where his research examined Learning through Play as a curatorial methodology in contemporary exhibition making. Exploring how principles of play can inform the selection, arrangement and interpretation of artworks, his research considers how exhibitions might move beyond the passive presentation of objects towards more active, participatory and meaningful encounters. This builds upon his professional experience at LEGO Design in Denmark, where he developed creative learning programmes and explored how environments can encourage curiosity, experimentation and collaboration.
Alongside his curatorial projects, Scott writes and publishes on curatorial theory and practice, with a particular interest in the structures through which audiences encounter and make meaning from art. His approach treats curation as both a creative and critical process: a means of connecting disparate ideas, challenging conventional narratives and creating space for unexpected discoveries. Whether working with artworks, found imagery or participatory experiences, Scott is interested in what happens when familiar things are brought together in unfamiliar ways, allowing new meanings and relationships to emerge.
Art & Design Educator
Scott was an extremely successful art educator in London between 2006–2020, becoming fully versed in the delivery of contemporary art practice and theory to young people aged 11–18. Working alongside institutions including Tate Modern, Whitechapel Gallery, The Photographers’ Gallery and the Institute of Education (UCL), he became a recognised figure in contemporary art teaching, supporting students who progressed to become leading British artists, designers and architects.
Between 2022–2026, Scott brought this educational expertise into LEGO Design as Creative Community Manager during a period of significant global growth. There, he designed and led onboarding and learning experiences rooted in Learning through Play, supporting over 350 designers in developing creative confidence and shared design culture. Scott continues to advise on art education and creative learning strategy, and is currently completing his first book alongside his MA research exploring the application of Learning through Play in meaningful curatorial experiences.