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Royse Contemporary presents “Clouds through your window,” a solo exhibition of Cam DeCaussin.
Mr. DeCaussin, Royse Contemporary representatives say, utilizes oil paint to imbue his compositions with intricate detail, moments of light and color, enigmatic energy, and an ambiguous mystery within his subjects.
“I find a certain ennui in the cyclical nature in processing and releasing these restrained emotions and I carry their weight—unnecessary burdens, preoccupation, and a quiet shame—while waiting for permission and an excuse to downpour,” Mr. DeCaussin said.
“His artwork captures these emotions explored through ephemeral moments within neighborhoods during the hours between dawn and dusk, revealing brief moments of life within. Existing within the delicate balance of observation and voyeurism, each painting brings the viewer into a multifaceted narrative unfolding before them.”
Evoking themes of solace, sadness, and contemplation, Mr. DeCaussin has created masterful artworks that emphasizes the beauty of the Arizona skyline, midcentury architecture and the desert.
“Clouds through your window is a continuation of the embracing of allowing these emotions and thoughts to enter: to process, to sit with, to struggle, to question, and to accept all the discomfort they bring,” Mr. DeCaussin explained.
Mr. DeCaussin is a highly skilled oil painter with a keen eye for detail and an incredible ability to capture the energy and mystery within his subjects. His captivating pieces have graced numerous prestigious exhibitions, including the Arizona Biennial at the Tucson Museum of Art and shows at notable venues such as:
- Manifest Gallery in Cincinnati, Ohio;
- Renmin University of China in Beijing;
- Torrance Art Museum in Torrance, California;
- RAE Space for Contemporary Art in Berlin, Germany;
- Mesa Contemporary Museum of Art;
- Chandler Center for the Arts Gallery; and
- The Eric Fischl Gallery.
Royse Contemporary is at 7077 E. Main Street, in Old Town Scottsdale.
