These are abstractions pushing into the unconscious - forming the names and basis for pushing certain elements forward. They are meant to be more about process than content, however, in preparation for some figurative work. I expect the group to be around 25 paintings in all. The practice is leading to a formal approach - I'm wasting a lot of materials and putting too much time into the work when I don't have a subject.
I scored a little plot of land in a small agricultural town in Washington State. I have chickens and goats for neighbors and the people are poor. That is perfect for me, to blend in as a hermit. The parcel has about 30 mature fruit trees on it, the scrolling plums are my future subject and the shadows of the seasons. There is a barn nearby with artist studios for rent. I want to take care of the trees and use the fruit to make jam. I got some trimming done this year but little else…a quote for an industrial building. A woman from Lewiston recognized me from my Youtube videos at The Lounge at the End of the Universe. Isn’t that funny! I’ve been painting under the large pine tree and I keep large bags with pieces of an installation. The local kids come through. I caught a couple girls there when Erin was visiting from Pittsburgh. No need to be angry. It’s a magic place for me too. Chances are I’m gonna be selling the house in Baker City and moving to Omaha this summer. My brother is there. Unless somebody has a better idea…so Hallas Park will be sold as well. I don’t want to work too hard until then. I’ll finish up this group of paintings and record my folk songs first.
I lost so much so fast I became preoccupied with arranging the pieces of my life in abstract orders to become subject material for my next group of paintings. Here is a look at my research for those of you interested in the artist’s process. Life hurt so much I needed to imagine painting it after I lived it in order to endure.
A Ken Kesey kind of thing – Never – this cart carries my art supplies and can hold 2 of my projection screens. Some Catholics helped me build it – it was SO expensive! The voile screen on the right swings out to 90 degrees. I’ll get this out into the wilderness with some projectors, a sound system and throw down post-modern like I do. This installation incorporates the Bold Jumper mask I used at Paseo as well. You can dance on the top level and there’s room for a DJ booth at the front.
I created and exhibited my first set of paintings in Garden City, Idaho. Original paintings were exhibited for 2 years and replaced at the final exhibition with digital reproductions. Both the paintings and original reproductions will be listed for sale soon at Infinite Tapestry Co.
Casey Hallas 2021
Scale, Originals
Dirac Equation (Photograph)
Zombotron
Charlie
Action Painting
Bad Seed
Home Studio
Bold Jumper
Home Studio
Boise Foothills in Spring
Buried Treasure
Burnt Toast
Cheerios on my Counter
Great Sand Dunes
Chocolate Cosmics
Sign Shadow
Milf Poms
Minnie Minoso
Polyamory
Run Rabbit Run
String Theory
Johns Reunion
In Process
Cactus Paw
Casey Hallas, Age 21
Johns Regalia
Terminal Uniqueness
Turkey Rachel
Watercolor Halo
Signs of Solomon
Urban Landscape
Diodes of Regret
Southpaw
Coat of Many Colors
St. Nietzsche
Watership Down
Kubrick's Opus
Hypothetical Family of Bears
North Wall, Prints
South wall
Prints on the Floor
Fear
Rascal in the Yucca
Summertime Sadness
Heyoka
Pittsburgh Fam
Black on Black
Coexist
The Dortmund Connection
Power To
Magpie of the San Luis
Closing Night, Prints
Art Cart
Artist's Palette
Hat's Off 2020
My favorite 26 paintings printed for an exhibition in Garden City.