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Introduction

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Autumn Casey
Born1987
DiedPresent
NationalityAmerican
Education
Notable work
  • The Grapes (2022)
  • Field of Wishes (2022)
  • Cheers (2022)

Autumn Casey(1987 - Present)is an American Sculptor and Visual Artist who is known for her often whimsical and playful pieces where she often incorporates found objects into her sculptures. Some of her notable works include "The Grapes" (2022)[1], "Field of Wishes" (2022)[2], and "Cheers" (2022)[3].

Early Life and Education

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Born in West Palm Beach, Florida in 1987, Autumn Casey developed an early interest in art and assemblage, and was encouraged by her family and friends. Casey received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the New World School of the Arts in Miami, Florida in 2010 and her Master of Fine Arts degree from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2020[4].

Career

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Overview

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"The Grapes"(2022)[5]

Residing in Palm Beach Florida, Casey has exhibited her work in solo and group shows around the world, including at Primary in Miami, FL (2016 and 2014)[6] and Dale Zine in Miami, FL (2022)[7]. Her work has also been featured in publications such as The Huffington Post[8].

Casey's work is often described as whimsical and absurd. She creates sculptures that are both playful and thought-provoking with her work often exploring themes of identity, gender, and sexuality.

In addition to her sculptures, Casey also creates collages, videos, and performances with her work being described as interdisciplinary and exploring a variety of mediums. In addition to her current work, Casey has also produced a music video for the American hip-hop artist, Snoop Dogg.[9]

Exhibitions [10]

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2022

     Total Oblivion, Dale Zine, Miami, FL 

2020

     The Sun and the Spider sat down beside Her, Practice Gallery, Philadelphia, PA 

2014

     Agalma Primary, Miami, FL 

Group

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2022

     BetaFish curated by Goodtoknow.fyi, Beaches, Miami, FL
Group Exhibition Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Snowmass, CO
Florida Room No 1 KDR305, Miami, FL

2021

     NYC Design Week exhibition with Jonald Dudd, New York City, NY 
Sun Showers Dale Zine, Miami, FL
Pleasuretown Good to Know.FYI, Miami, FL

2020

     B.A.S.E Anna Zorina Gallery, New York City, NY 
Body (No)Body hosted by yngspc.com
Jump into the Fire Atelier Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA

2019

     Contemporary The Gallery at Delaware Community College, Media, PA
Secret Haunts The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Life Blood In Liquid Art Space, Philadelphia, PA
Make Me a Summary of Us Anne Bryan Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

Personal Life

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Casey who was born in West Palm Beach Florida, currently resides in Miami[11]. Her parents divorced when she was young[12].

Awards and Nominations

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2022 Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Snowmass Village, CO
2021 Summer Open, The Bakehouse Art Complex, Miami, FL
2018 Merit Scholarship, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA
2017 Artist in Residence, La Sierra Artist Residency, Santa Marta, Colombia, South America
2007 Merit Scholarship, New World School of the Arts, Miami, FL

References

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  1. "The Grapes, 2023". The Future Perfect. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  2. "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
  3. https://www.instagram.com/p/ClbfbelrLNd/?hl=en&img_index=1
  4. https://autumncasey.com/pagecv
  5. https://www.thefutureperfect.com/product/in-stock/lighting-in-stock/the-grapes/
  6. https://www.thisisprimary.com/autumn-casey-agalma
  7. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cltkxbfglck/
  8. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/autumn-casey_n_2205219
  9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpSJpDK7-iI
  10. https://autumncasey.com/pagecv
  11. https://autumncasey.com/pagecv
  12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHGGTjWTGHE