Artist Statement

I find myself fascinated by the different connections and disconnections that exist both within and outside of the self, as well as in the relationship between the self and the body. Change and evolution over time is a recurring theme in much of my work, whether it is manifested through the steps in the process of making, or even the way that I revisit old work, continuously editing and adding on new elements to fit the evolution of my self and ideas. 

As a queer person whose identity and self discovery has been so integral to the work that I create, I often feel drawn to natural materials, like fibers, wood, or clay, and the dichotomy that they present when paired with the synthetic. I enjoy playing with the arbitrary gendered associations that our society places on these materials while pushing and prodding at the boundaries of what we consider art versus craft. 

Bio

Casey Wheeler was born in 1999 in Framingham, MA and currently lives in Milford, MA. They will receive their Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art (Sculpture) at Framingham State University in 2022. Wheeler has already been included in various shows including the annual Juried show at the Mazmanian Gallery in Framingham, MA in 2022 (juried by Lynne Cooney), as well as one solo and two group showings at the Milford Town Library between the years of 2018 and 2019, and their high school’s annual art show, Art Saves Lives, between the years 2014 - 17. They also have a painting on display in the young adult section of the Milford Town Library.