Casey Niccoli

Casey Niccoli, an award-winning, self-taught American multimedia artist, grew up in 1960s Bakersfield, just a few doors down from country legend Buck Owens. As a shy child, she would hide out in her purple bedroom, listening to 'Light My Fire' by the Doors on repeat, crafting Mod Podge "Holly Hobbie" plaques and papier-mâché animals, and nervously watching the sun, convinced it might crash into the earth and bring about the apocalypse at any minute. Her early creations, blending the divine with the handmade, reflected her unique artistic vision. Niccoli garnered acclaim for her visionary collaborations with the alternative rock band Jane's Addiction, pushing artistic boundaries and redefining the visual landscape of rock music. Now residing in the majestic California desert, she focuses mainly on creating expressive fine art mixed media collages, cherishing family moments, and writing her eclectic memoir, "Last Exit to the Strawberry Stars."