Scott Griffin “Angel” Folk Outsider Painting on Found Wood Canada 2008

A highly expressive and visually arresting folk art / outsider art painting titled “Angel”, created in 2008 by Canadian self-taught artist Scott Griffin (born 1970).

Executed on an authentic reclaimed wooden plank, this one-of-a-kind mixed-media composition embodies Griffin’s signature approach—transforming weathered architectural fragments into emotionally charged narrative works. The composition features a central angelic figure rendered in luminous white with expansive wings, flanked by shadow-like figures dressed in formal black attire, creating a cinematic tension between innocence, ceremony, memory, and ritual.

The original distressed surface—complete with nail holes, cracked paint layers, exposed wood grain, and decades of natural patina—becomes an integral part of the composition, giving the work a sculptural presence impossible to replicate. Vibrant passages of acid yellow, oxidized green, burnt umber, turquoise, and neon orange create an urban archaeological surface reminiscent of street art, Neo-Expressionism, and contemporary outsider aesthetics.

Griffin’s work occupies a compelling space between folk art, urban abstraction, outsider narrative painting, and reclaimed material sculpture, making his pieces increasingly sought after by collectors and interior designers searching for authentic statement works.

An exceptional scale for placement above a console, sofa, credenza, bed, gallery corridor, hospitality installation, loft interior, or curated commercial project.

Hand signed, titled, and dated to the reverse:

“Angel”
Scott Griffin
2008

A rare opportunity to acquire an original early 21st-century work by one of Canada’s notable self-taught contemporary artists.

Measurements
37.25 inches wide
9.50 inches high
0.50 inches deep / projection from wall
Condition

Good vintage condition consistent with Griffin’s intentional use of reclaimed materials. Surface wear, paint loss, nail holes, edge distress, cracks, abrasions, and natural imperfections are integral to the composition and artistic intent.