Reminder: Casey Roberts at The 930

Indianapolis artist Casey Roberts's artist statement makes his work sound intriguing to say the least:

"My work illustrates a fantastic landscape. It represents nature’s subtle way of dealing with the peculiar aspects in the relationship with mankind. A giant glow-in-the-dark heart, or a pile of precious gems tells us that we are loved, just as blood squirting from an oak tree trunk says all is not well. I am inspired by my conversation with the landscape, I imagine long monologues when pine forests make me laugh and mountains test my patience.

My paintings are created with a photochemical process known as cyanotype. The cyanotype is a civil war era process that gives a vibrant blue image when exposed to sunlight and developed. I paint with this light sensitive medium directly on paper or canvas. With everyday items such as baking soda, bleach and peroxide I am able to achieve a range of colors and textures thru controlled chemical reactions. I repeat this process adding many layers until the image is fully realized, often finishing with watercolor painting or a collage element."

Seeing samples of his work, like the image at right makes me even more intrigued and really excited that his show Wilderness coming to The 930 Center.

On view January 5-25, 2008. The opening reception is Saturday January 5, 2008, 7-11PM
The show is on view January 5-25, 2008

The 930 Center
930 Mary St.
Louisville, KY 40204

Image: Before and After ©Casey Roberts