Scott McCauley has been a resident at Riverview Apartments in Mazeppa for the last two years and has some of his own original art on exhibit there.
Scott grew up in Rochester and received a degree in Graphic Arts from RCTC and St. Cloud State. He moved to Colorado and lived in Aspen where he worked for the Aspen Daily News during the early 1990’s. He returned to Rochester and after retiring from a career as a graphic artist in the printing industry.
Scott began working with ceramics during high school in the 1970’s and advanced on to other forms of artistic expression. He coined his work “tubism” since he created works with mostly tubular items. He also works with mostly reclaimed and recycled material. Only the glue and paint in purchased. He scours places for any objects that he can incorporate into his three- dimensional artwork. Most of his artwork is on large canvasses from two and a half feet square to as large as five feet x 3 feet in size. He feels the large and bold size of his masterpieces manifests the confidence he has in what his artistry portrays.
Scott likes to use the American flag in his creations in honor of his uncle Carl Bussler, who was a Viet Nam veteran and has since passed away. Carl was Scott’s godfather and he thanks him for his service in defending this country and giving Scott the privilege to freely pursue what he wishes to do.
Much of his work is done during the late-night quiet hours when he is inspired by the solitude and beauty of the country side around him. He finds Mazeppa to be a peaceful place to live and be creative in his ventures. He draws ideas from his childhood and past life in the good and bad things he has endured. Each piece is unique, earthy and raw and tells a story, which he brings out on the canvas.
He has displayed his artwork at the Rochester Art Center and the Kinney Creek Brewery in Rochester. If you are interested in viewing his display you may contact him at 507-319-0784 for a showing.
