About Me
My Art
My Background
Acclaim
Francis Bacon once said the job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery. My focus is on inviting people into the exploration of mystery – the mysteriousness of the imagination, of the marvelous and of the divine.
In life, and in art, we are drawn to that which embodies a “special something.” In my work I aspire to evoke an experi
Francis Bacon once said the job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery. My focus is on inviting people into the exploration of mystery – the mysteriousness of the imagination, of the marvelous and of the divine.
In life, and in art, we are drawn to that which embodies a “special something.” In my work I aspire to evoke an experience of that ineffable something, which is - for me - the defining aspect of spirituality.
Acclaim
My Background
Acclaim
"Cadigan's artwork flourishes!"
Los Angeles Times
“Masterful, intricate woodcarvings.”
Time Out, New York
“Extremely affecting... Primal psychological symbols - faces, snakes and writhing bodies - are rendered in a haunting, almost medieval style.”
New York Times
My Background
My Background
My Background
I love integrating mystical themes with ancient symbology in my woodcuts. My work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the United States.
In 2005 I made an award-winning autobiographical HBO/Cinemax documentary, People Say I’m Crazy, which traced my struggle to build an art career while battling schizophrenia. Now I am based
I love integrating mystical themes with ancient symbology in my woodcuts. My work has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the United States.
In 2005 I made an award-winning autobiographical HBO/Cinemax documentary, People Say I’m Crazy, which traced my struggle to build an art career while battling schizophrenia. Now I am based in Palo Alto, CA and welcome visitors, by appointment, to my studio.