An Exhibit by Dominique Pruitt

February 10— March 14, 2025

Willson Exhibit Room and Hallway Gallery

OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, February 14 at 5:00 PM

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT

“Every woman I have met in any setting inspires me by how strong, beautiful, and driven they are. The world makes us feel like we can’t be certain ways or do certain things and that everything about a woman is wrong.” —Dominique Pruitt

By sharing her vision through these works, artist Dominique Pruitt pushes back against what the world says, by sharing all shapes, shades, and sizes of women loving themselves and authentically being themselves.

This work is made possible, in part, by many resilient women in her corner, but Pruitt wants to acknowledge one particular friend, Brooke Montague, who has always seen women figures in Pruitt’s abstract art. This vision inspired Pruitt to create paintings of women and style them in her own way.

This collection is a new exploration and a specific focus on capturing femininity and self-acceptance. Pruitt challenged herself to paint the figures in universal skin tones so that everyone can see themselves in the paintings and not be restricted by race. When people look at these paintings, she wants everyone to say “I am her and she is me.”   

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Dominique Pruitt (Creative Goddess) is a Chattanooga local artist who finds positivity through art despite mental health battles. The support of the HART Gallery and AIM Center has helped Dominique to develop a variety of techniques and skills. When she first started, she was battling depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts and was looking for an outlet.

As she began her journey she called herself ‘Bipolar Barbie’ because she felt broken inside but beautiful outside; nobody recognized the struggles she faced because they focused on what was visible.

As she became more empowered and aware of her gifts, she felt ‘Creative Goddess’ was a better fit and what she wanted to introduce to the world. She has been able to overcome any challenges she has faced with her vibrant spirit, electric energy, and persevering drive.

Pruitt is a mixed-media artist who advocates for mental health and shares stories of what she has going through mentally and emotionally during the process of creating. In doing so, she hopes to reach those who struggle with mental health and give them hope that they can find something that they are passionate about to help with mental health issues.