Artist:
Chapin Art Trail
A Community Art Project
Chapin: History, Character, Values
JJ Casey
Installed September 2019
Artist's Statement
I have found so much joy and peace living on Lake Murray. I’ve been blessed to have seen so many gorgeous sunsets which I have attempted to capture as the backdrop for the images of the historical landmarks. Each landmark has its own story and is part of the historical, cultural and aesthetic beauty of our town which defines our past.
About the Artwork
Designed to reflect the artist's joy and peace found in living on Lake Murray. The blessing of that includes gorgeous sunsets which she attempted to capture as the backdrop for the images of historical landmarks. Each landmark has its own story and is part of the historical, cultural and aesthetic beauty of our town which defines our past. The sailboat is beautifully decorated in paints and other materials. The metal form, based on the Chapin Town Logo, was created by Steven Reed. The artistry on this sailboat was done by JJ Casey.
Installed September 2019
About the Artist
Growing up on Miller Farm in Orangeburg, SC, I have always been inspired by nature. I’ve been painting for over 25 years and have participated in numerous workshops. My media of choice is watercolors but I also enjoy mixed media, collage, and mono-printing. Over the years I have developed my own style of impressionism. I’ve exhibited locally and throughout South Carolina; notably at Tablerock State Park, Hickory Knob, Keowee-Toxaway, and The South Carolina State Museum as well as Pickens County Museum. I am passionate about the history of Chapin and have been instrumental in forming the Chapin Historical Association.
Scavenger Hunt Clue:
A Partnership Project by the Crooked Creek Art League and the Town of Chapin
This organization is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support in this grant comes from the John and Susan Bennett Memorial Arts Fund of The Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina.
This project was supported by a Connected Communities grant from Central Carolina Community Foundation.
