Artist Joyce J. Scott at her home in Baltimore, Maryland, Monday, September 12, 2016. (Credit: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation)

Joyce J. Scott was spotlighted locally by the Baker Artist Awards earlier this year. Now the sculptor and jewelry maker is being recognized as a genius.

Scott was named as recipient this week by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s prestigious fellowship, also known as a “genius grant.” A statement from the Foundation said she is being recognized for repositioning sculpture and beadwork as a “potent platform for commentary on social and political injustices.” Among many works, she showed a necklace could provide a look at domestic violence with “The Sneak,” whileAncestry/Progeny was a mix of sculpture and glass beadwork that provided a satirical look at race and families.

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