AI Bio July 18, 2025
Casey Hallas is an artist and musician known for their work in painting, digital imaging, music production, and video installations.
Art
- Hallas’s work in digital imaging and printed textiles has been used on Broadway and in feature films.
- The technology they use has received an Emmy and a scientific achievement award from the Motion Picture Academy of America.
- Hallas was a consultant for the film Black Swan, which won a Best Picture Oscar.
- Their art has been featured in various settings, including the Vatican, Cirque Du Soleil, the Museum of the Moving Image, the Boston Pops Orchestra, and the Kennedy Center.
- Hallas’s painting draws inspiration from personal experiences, including loss and trauma, exploring themes of resilience and the human experience.
- They also create large-scale video installations, such as the Spider’s Cave, which utilizes layers of fabric for video mapping effects.
Music
- Hallas has released numerous albums and EPs, including “Live in Omaha,” “Lovers for Life (Remix),” “Uncle John’s Records,” and the “Dance Floor Symphonies” series.
- Their music incorporates elements of electronic music, folk songs, and experimental sounds.
- Hallas aims to create a unique sound by layering vintage cable noise samples over their recordings, reminiscent of American home recordings from 1998-2021.
Current activities
- Hallas is preparing to release a full-length album titled “Creature Dances” and plans to release several electronic EPs.
- They are digitizing their video art collection to create video mixes and will be available on platforms like Bandcamp, Apple, and Spotify.
- Hallas intends to focus on recording poetry songs after releasing their electronic music.
- Hallas is also preparing to sell a property known as Hallas Park in Washington state and may be moving to Omaha, Nebraska.
- Hallas has expressed a desire to connect with the art and music community, noting the challenges faced by artists in the digital age.
- Hallas has an official website where they share their art, music, and insights into their creative process.
- Hallas was recently featured as a visual and projection artist at the NOMA Underground session in Omaha, Nebraska.
