Artist Name: Casey Beal

Art medium(s): Mixed Media, Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Jewelrymaking, Sculpture

Artist bio: Casey Beal is a wildlife artist known for intricate depictions of the natural world through detailed illustration and expressive painting. With a background in biology and a Master of Science in this field, her work bridges the gap between scientific observation and artistic storytelling, inviting viewers to explore nature’s overlooked or hidden elements with new curiosity. Insects, in particular, have become central to her visual language as symbols of transformation, adaptation, and resilience. By presenting these creatures in a new light, she encourages a shift in perspective from what is often dismissed as insignificant or unpleasant to something worthy of admiration. Recurring themes in her work include the interplay between fragility and strength, visibility and invisibility, and life and decay. She employs these motifs to represent the magnificence of animal and plant life and to bring awareness to the alarming rate of global biodiversity decline. She hopes to invite viewers to reflect on the vibrant life that surrounds us, and to consider this when making impactful decisions. Through both gallery and community spaces, Casey continues to share work with the hope of sparking connection, wonder, and curiosity.