Amy Casey
Cities are fascinating creatures to me. The work and organization
involved in a city’s creation and evolution, the constant shifting
and adaption . . . I’ve been watching cities of sorts (some are
perhaps just towns or hamlets, or even a block party) evolve in
my paintings for some time now. My cities are shaped by everyday
observations; cause and effect; a nonlinear narrative; composition
and movement; sleep deprivation; and at times, a desire to
see large groups work together toward making something
bigger than themselves individually. Though my townsfolk have
weathered difficult, perilous times, I am now trying to focus on
growth (which is also frequently difficult). I am putting down roots
in a landless landscape and moving forward. Nature has found
its way back into the work, and I’m still discovering the role it
plays and where this is all going. I am curious about the resilience
of life, and our ability to keep going in the face of ever-shifting
circumstances. My paintings celebrate this ability and my love of
the urban landscape.
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