Based in Harbor Springs, Michigan, and wintering in North Ogden, Utah with family, James Casey Detrio is an innovative artist known for his use of multiple mediums. Detrio transforms discarded steel templates and copper wire into organic mountain scenes, blending recycled industrial materials with natural beauty.

Though his background is in commercial construction, his passion for the mountains guided him toward a unique artistic path. Detrio’s work spans various mediums, including watercolor, where he captures the delicate interplay of light and landscape. His watercolor landscapes are a testament to his ability to convey the tranquility and majesty of nature, complementing his metalwork’s raw, rugged aesthetic.

Detrio’s approach is characterized by an open and evolving creative process, allowing his ideas to take shape organically. His art is rooted in the basics of workable truth, stripping away the conceit to reveal his true identity via assemblage. Through the process of grinding metal and layering watercolor, he discovers new forms and colors, turning recycled metal and delicate pigments into remarkable beauty. His work embodies a dynamic interplay between the rawness of industrial materials and the serenity of natural landscapes, making sparks fly in both the literal and artistic sense.