Tennis, Cig and Sunhat, From the Series Why This Restlessness?, 2018

Casey Waterman  

This artwork is a striking triptych that captures the essence of summer through bold, minimalist forms. Each panel features a different subject against a rich blue sky. The left panel showcases a figure in a vibrant yellow shirt and red shorts, exuding energy with a dynamic posture and visor cap. The central piece presents a close-up of a person in a sleeveless top, emphasizing the serene expression with contrasting shadows. The right panel depicts a figure joyfully holding a large, bright yellow hat, radiating warmth and leisure. The use of flat, vivid colors and simplified shapes creates an impactful visual harmony, drawing attention to the joyous and carefree spirit of summertime. The composition effectively utilizes negative space, adding to the striking balance and inviting viewer engagement.

By removing parts of the image, he explores the tension between what is present and what is omitted, focusing on the reasons behind these choices and their implications. The cutouts are then reintroduced as prints, paintings, sculptures, and large-scale murals. His curiosity and inspiration stem mainly from written works and everyday experiences, rather than from other visual artists. After conceptualizing an idea, he collects images, some of which are not cut until years later, to help investigate choices and provoke new questions. For Casey, the process and the work are interconnected, with each facet being significant and worthy of attention.

Casey Waterman's work encompasses a wide range of materials and mediums but is primarily based on creating cut images from photographs, drawings, or other forms of visual media. For Waterman, calling himself an artist is based on the importance of being honest about his intentions and staying true to his actions. Waterman's work can be found in private collections along the East Coast. As a continuous process of personal exploration, he continues to research and create in his studio in Miami.

individual sheet Size: 30 in. H x 24 in. W. Overall Size: 30 in. H x 72 in. W. Edition of 5 + 1AP

Other Sizes: 18 x 42 in. Edition of 10 + 1AP and 50 x 120 in. Edition 2 of 3 + 1AP