Otis and Otis is the design work of Casey Otis.

Casey is a New York state based designer who works primarily in metal.  His designs feature the expressiveness of their materials as a defining element, making use of raw forms and textures created by the action of partially controlled forces. 

Natural processes, such as weathering, corrosion, melting, and decomposition, are used in or inspire many of his pieces.  Casey works with an attentive eye towards the natural shapes and forms that this kind of action can create or respond to, and an appreciation of how the interaction of forces and materials is affected by minor differences in things like shape, orientation, composition and intensity. This awareness is used to cultivate and develop the action of entropic forces to create beautiful raw forms or effects.  These results are incorporated into designed objects using spare additional elements with the goal of creating functional objects that express the materials and processes used to create them.

An appreciation of the beauty found in the natural and manmade world is a happy benefit of this sort of approach and the wider world is a continuing source of inspiration.

Casey studied at Haverford College and Pratt Institute earning a degree in Construction Management.  He has a background in construction and architectural metal work.

All pieces are made by the designer and are available in custom versions, including alternate materials, sizes and configurations. 

Please contact me with any questions: 

Casey Otis

Casey@otisandotis.com

315.283.4319

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Winner of IFDA Selects Best in Show Lighting at 2019 Architectural Digest Design Show