About Cassidy

Cassidy Austin is a contemporary artist whose work explores the intersections of luxury, empowerment, and bold self-expression. Trained in Florence, Italy, a city steeped in history and synonymous with the artistry of luxury goods, her work draws inspiration from the opulence of old-world wealth and the boldness of modern indulgence. Florence, with its roots in timeless craftsmanship and its role as a symbol of both old money refinement and new money audacity, serves as the foundation for Cassidy’s exploration of beauty, power, and rebellion. Her art embodies the unapologetic embrace of luxury, celebrating its allure while challenging the discomfort it often evokes.

Her current projects include multiple series that celebrate and challenge the allure of wealth, indulgence, and femininity. The Face Me series demands viewers to confront luxury head-on, boldly and unapologetically. By immortalizing the world’s most iconic and rare watch faces, these works celebrate societal wealth and excess. Cassidy invites viewers to question why luxury is often dismissed as gaudy or tacky, or why opulence makes us uncomfortable. These paintings dare you to look luxury in the face, to embrace it, or to wrestle with your own perceptions of class, privilege, and beauty. The Face Me series is not just a tribute to haute horology; it is a bold statement about the unapologetic ownership of success, status, and refinement.

Her FU series offers a playful yet provocative statement on power and independence, featuring impeccably manicured women’s hands 'flipping the bird' a gesture that can be deemed 'unclassy' while adorned with luxury goods. Inspired by the concept of “FU money,” this series embodies rebellion, confidence, and the freedom to live life on one’s own terms. 

In upcoming projects Cassidy will explore the hedonistic pleasures of high living through designer jewelry, fine cigars, decadent food, and exclusive timepieces. She will continue to expand on these themes with new works inspired by characters who perfectly embody bold femininity, unapologetic glamour, and the power of owning one’s allure. By incorporating this iconic figure into her art, Cassidy explores the deeper layers of indulgence, beauty, and rebellion while staying true to her celebration of women who live life on their own terms.

Through her art, Cassidy reclaims the narrative of femininity, celebrating women who are unapologetically bold, powerful, and indulgent. Her work bridges the worlds of fine art and luxury, inviting viewers to revel in beauty, rebellion, and the freedom to live life on their own terms.

Take a virtual tour inside Cassidy's studio here 

Outside of the studio...

She is also an advocate for the artist behind the easel. Recognizing the chasms in formal art education, her mission stretches beyond the studio—to empower fellow artists with the knowledge and tools they've been denied. It's a commitment to nurture, guide, and illuminate pathways, ensuring that art isn't just an expression, but also a sustainable, thriving vocation. It's about filling the gaps left by formal education, about recalibrating mindsets, and most importantly, about transformation—of the canvas, of the soul, and of the world. There is no longer such a thing as a "starving artist".

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