Casey Farina

Casey Farina, a Phoenix-based artist, is celebrated for his innovative audio/visual artworks, which emerge from iterative computer processes. His expertise spans a diverse array of disciplines including animation, sound design, visual effects, digital fabrication, and improvisation, all of which converge to create his signature video sculptures. These sculptures, heralded as trailblazing contributions to the genre, have been exhibited in the Phoenix Art Museum. Farina’s talents extend beyond the gallery, evidenced by his commissioned public artworks in Phoenix, Tempe, Glendale, and Scottsdale. These pieces are visually compelling and interactive, often incorporating projection-mapping, inviting public engagement and transforming urban spaces into immersive art experiences. His pioneering animated-graphic scores have gained international recognition and are frequently presented domestically and internationally. In 2019, Farina’s multifaceted talents were honored by Phoenix Magazine, which named him the Best Multimedia Artist. This accolade was preceded by the prestigious 2017 Contemporary Forum Emerging Artist Grant, culminating in a feature exhibition at the Phoenix Art Museum. He has been the recipient of grants from Canal Convergence, Arizona Commision on the Arts, and a residency at the Atlantic Center for the Arts. His collaborations span across a diverse array of fields, working alongside choreographers, technologists, composers, and musicians, thereby enriching the Phoenix art scene with his versatile and inclusive approach. Farina’s impact extends into academia as a residential faculty member in the Digital Media Arts program at Glendale Community College. Here, he nurtures the next generation of artists, with his students achieving accolades such as the Student Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards. This array of accomplishments highlights Farina’s expertise and his dedication to elevating the artistic landscape.