In 2019, Casey studied for a Diploma in Ceramics at Gymea TAFE Institute, Sydney. Completing the degree with an award for outstanding achievement, receiving ‘The Diploma of Ceramics Highest Excellence.’
In her early ceramic exploration, Casey tried everything from slip casting, mold making, sculpting with & without armature, throwing functional vessels on the potter’s wheel, tile making, and hand building with coils & slabs.
Her body of works usually includes figurative sculptures of various sizes & a range of ornate vessels covered in her sprig relief designs, Casey hopes to captivate the sense of joy and wonder one would experience looking at a natural marvel or a rare gem.
Established in 2021, the National Emerging Art Prize was created to provide an annual, highly visible national platform to identify, promote and support the most promising emerging visual and ceramic artists in Australia.