Artist Casey O’Connor will be on display at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center through January
From the WCAC,
The Wellsville Creative Arts Center is proud to announce a new solo exhibition featuring artist Casey O’Connor, opening December 11, 2025, and running through January 2026. This exhibition invites the community to explore O’Connor’s imaginative visual world, one that blends curiosity, whimsy, and philosophical reflection through a dynamic mix of materials and creative experimentation.
Drawing inspiration from literary playfulness and the surreal, O’Connor’s work encourages viewers to look beyond the obvious and dive into the many layers of meaning woven throughout his pieces. His art evokes wonder, humor, and contemplation, offering a fresh lens through which to see everyday objects, symbols, and stories.
Visitors can expect an exhibition that is thoughtful, bold, and engaging, filled with unexpected forms, intriguing narratives, and handcrafted details that showcase O’Connor’s distinct artistic voice.
Artist Statement — Casey O’Connor
The time has come,” the Walrus said,
To talk of many things:
Of shoes — and ships — and sealing-wax —
Of cabbages — and kings —
And why the sea is boiling hot —
And whether pigs have wings.”
— Lewis Carroll
This iconic passage from Lewis Carroll mirrors the spirit of my work: a boundless curiosity about the absurd, the ordinary, and the extraordinary existing side by side. My practice explores the intersections between imagination and reality, questioning what we accept as normal and what possibilities lie just beyond our expectations. Through playful symbolism, layered materials, and open-ended storytelling, I invite viewers to rediscover the world with fresh wonder—where anything, even pigs with wings, might just be possible.
Exhibition Details
Opening Date: December 9, 2025
Closing Date: January 2026
Location: Wellsville Creative Arts Center Gallery
Admission: Free and open to the public
