Achroma at Modern Eden Gallery
Modern Eden Gallery in San Francisco, CA presents…
Achroma: Works on Paper
Opening Saturday, July 9, 2016, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Exhibition Dates: July 9 – 30, 2016
Achroma, is a group exhibition of works on paper, primarily black and white. I’ll be showing several pencil on paper drawings. Featuring works by Alex Louisa, Bradley Platz, C3, Caleb Hahne, Daniel Bilmes, Emilio Villalba, Jel Ena, John Casey, Joseph Pfeiffer-Herbert, J.S. Weis, Megan Buccere, Ron Norman, Zoe Keller, Rodrigo Cifuentes, Chelsea Brown, and others. This exhibition is in conjunction with a solo show of ceramic sculptures by the very talented Erika Sanada.
Good Times at the 2016 MDR

Had a hecka fun time at Southern Exposure‘s annual Monster Drawing Rally fundraiser. Good times as always!! Thanks for the pics MKC!
Pics from the stARTup Art Fair in SF
Images from my room at the stARTup Art Fair in San Francisco, CA. Good times with “Cuddle Monster” and friends!
2/4/16 – 2/29/16: Subtle Gaze
Gravity Gallery, in Aspen, CO, presents “Subtle Gaze” a group exhibit curated by Max Kauffman. Artists include John Casey, Hari & Deepti, Brett Flanigan, Dan Hampe, Travis Hetman, Lynnea Holland-Weiss, Hydeon, Kate Klingbeil, Hollis & Lana, Gabriel Liston, Arabella Proffer, Lauren YS, and Mario Zoots.
1/16/16 – 2/27/16: Hands & Pants 6
My ongoing collaborative project “Hands & Pants” will be displayed in January at Faultline Artspace in Oakland, CA. Over 110 artists participating, over 130 works on display.
12/12/15 – 12/24/15: Capacity
Good Mother Gallery, in Oakland, CA, presents “Capacity” a group exhibit featuring sculptures of various forms. Artists include: Scott Hove, Margot Rada, Lana Licata, Kyle Lypka, Oliver Holden, Andrew Luck, Charlotte Hodgson, Charlie Pollard, Kevin Welch, Lucien Shapiro, Sam Lamott, Julia Guzman, Alessandro Boezio, Alexandra Toledo, and John Casey.
Interview: Beautiful.Bizarre
Allie Schaitel has interviewed me about my art and being an artist living and working in Oakland. Check it out here!!
11/27/15 – 12/24/15: Okay, Not Okay
Galerie Polaris, in Paris France, presents “Okay, Not Okay” a solo exhibit featuring my recent drawings and sculpture. Opening Reception days are part of the “3 Days in Paris” event where a number of galleries in Le Marais district of Paris are open daily all weekend.
12/5/15 – 12/23/15: Don’t Wake Daddy X
Feinkunst Kruger, in Hamburg, Germany presents “Don’t Wake Daddy X” the tenth anniversary of this international group exhibition. This year’s DWD artists: Van Arno, Anthony Ausgang, Dan Barry, Jana Brike, Chris Buzelli, John Casey, Victor Castillo, Paul Chatem, Brendan Danielsson, Danielle de Picciotto, Alex Diamond, Mark Elliott, Charles Glaubitz, Thorsten Hasenkamm, Gregory Hergert, Ryan Heshka, Femke Hiemstra, Charlie Immer, Gregory Jacobsen, Boje Arndt Kiesiel, Susanne König, Craig LaRotonda, Elmar Lause, Sean Lewis, Jon MacNair, Moki, Sergio Mora, Heiko Müller, Thorsten Passfeld, Anthony Pontius, Bene Rohlmann, Wolfgang Sangmeister, Marcus Schäfer, Allison Sommers, Fred Stonehouse and Marco Wagner. View images of the show here.
7/10/15: 2015 SoEx Monster Drawing Rally
Always a good time, I participated in the 2015 Southern Exposure’s Monster Drawing Rally fundraiser. You can see pics of the event here. Check it out!!
6/12/15: PULP: Weird Works on Paper
Roll Up Gallery, in San Francisco, CA presents “PULP: Weird Works on Paper” a group exhibit featuring the works of John Casey, Daryll Peirce, Jae Chan Lee, Jacqueline Cooper, Jennifer Schnell, and Rachel Houser.
3/26/15 – 4/27/15: Habitats
Antler Gallery, in Portland, OR, presents "Habitats" new work by Lisa Ericson, Heiko Müller, and John Casey. Pics here!
3/25/15 – 3/29/15: Drawing Now Paris Art Fair
I will be exhibiting some new drawings with Galerie Polaris, in Paris, France at the Drawing Now Paris Art Fair along with other Polaris artists as well as artists represented by 80 international galleries.
2/7/15 – 3/7/15: Doubleparlour Presents: The Zealot’s Elixir
Modern Eden Gallery, in San Francisco, CA presents the "Zealot’s Elixir," curated by doubleparlour. Featuring dynamic 3D works from Crystal Morey, J-RYU, Su Limbert, Erika Sanada, Tokyo Jesus, Steve Ferrera, Mab Graves, Carisa Swenson, Sarah Davey, Liz McGrath, Allison Sommers, Michael Campbell, Miso, Lana Crooks, Lumi Sickpiro, John Casey, Sheri DeBow, Calvin Ma, Jaime Lakatos, Troy Coulterman, Elliot Jackson, and doubleparlour. Pics here.
1/31/15 – 3/8/15: Happy Accidents
The Compound Gallery, in Oakland, CA presents "Happy Accidents," a solo show featuring my recent foray into color. For years I have worked mostly with black, white, and grey (and occasionally reddish-orange-brown) in ink or pencil. Recently I’ve experienced a color epiphany, with a new cast of characters in the form of paintings, drawings, and sculpture. Come out and see the technicolor, recessive, gene-pool family. Show pics here. | East Bay Express review here. | Oakland Art Enthusiast feature here.
7/11/14 SoEx Monster Drawing Rally
Southern Exposure in San Francisco, CA presents "Southern Exposure’s 2014 Monster Drawing Rally," a live drawing event and fundraiser. Friday, July 11, 2014 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Verdi Club in SF. Pics here.
7/5/14 – 7/29/14: Corrective Course
Marcas Contemporary Art, In Santa Ana, CA presents “Corrective Course”, an inaugural group show featuring works by Dan Quintana, Alex Garcia, Nikko Hurtado, Matt Hurtado, Kevin Peterson, Jasmine Worth, JoKa, Adrian Dominic, Shawn Barber, Tom Haubrick, Sylvia Ji, Michael Mararian, Steven Daily, Olivia, Nicomi Nix Turner, Ekundayo, Jason Gallo, Gabe Larson, Laurie Lee Brom, Gustavo Rimada, Brendan Monroe, Victor Reyes, Remio, Jade (Peru), Cryptik, Travis Louie, Albert Reyes, Zach Johnsen, Bwanna Spoons, John Casey, Tomi Colgin (monstre), Julia Sonmi Heglund, Lucien Shapiro, Troy Coulterman, Adam Feibelman, Andres Guerrero, Amir H. Fallah, Colt Bowden, Lettercatsigns, Karen Hsiao, and Ben Eine.
6/7/14 – 6/27/14: The Passage – New Art from Oakland
Orinda Public Library presents "The Passage – New Art from Oakland", Works by John Casey, Patrick Dunaway, Obi Kaufmann, Crystal Morey, Lauren Napolitano, David Polka, and Jake Watling. Pics here.
4/26/14 – 5/31/14: Beacons
Faultline Artspace presents "Beacons", new work from local Oakland artists. Works by Mario Navasero, John Casey, Max Kauffman, David Polka, Cannon Dill, Jared Roses, Chris Granillo, Santos Shelton, Sydney Cain, Lauren Napolitano, Deadeyes, and Pancho Pescador. Pics here.
1/12/14 – 2/14/14: Upstarts and Rejects
Santa Clara University Fine Arts Gallery in Santa Clara, CA presents "Upstarts and Rejects," works by John Casey. This show features some large collaborative installation works with SCU students as well as my recent graphite drawings. Pics here and here.