Bernie Casey — Orbital Moonscape
Bernie Casey — Orbital Moonscape
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Original vintage 1970s archive edition published under the authority of Dr. Samella Lewis.
Offered directly from the Samella Lewis Publishing Archive.
Ships securely in a protective package. Certificate of Authenticity included.
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Why This Work Matters
Orbital Moonscape reflects Bernie Casey's exploration of abstraction through luminous color, geometric form, and celestial imagery. Concentric circles, intersecting planes, and a tranquil horizon combine to create a composition that balances formal precision with quiet contemplation, revealing Casey's distinctive visual language beyond the careers for which he is more widely known.
Published during the 1970s under the authority of Dr. Samella Lewis, this original vintage offset lithograph preserves Casey's 1969 painting while documenting an important chapter in the history of African American art publishing and the preservation of Black artists' work.
Today, only 70 original impressions will be made available from the Samella Lewis Publishing Archive, offering collectors a rare opportunity to acquire an authentic vintage archive edition.
Provenance & Publication
Publication Period
1970s
Published under the authority
Published during the 1970s under the authority of Dr. Samella Lewis.
Offered directly from the Samella Lewis Publishing Archive.
Source Archive
Original publishing archive and collection of Dr. Samella Lewis.
Preserved within the historic Samella Lewis Publishing Archive and offered directly from the original archive collection.
Published during the 1970s under the authority of Dr. Samella Lewis, this vintage offset lithograph remains part of the original Samella Lewis Publishing Archive and represents an increasingly scarce example of the archive's commitment to preserving and distributing significant works by African American artists.
Publication History
Created in 1969, Orbital Moonscape demonstrates Bernie Casey's mature abstract style through carefully balanced geometry, atmospheric color, and references to celestial space. Originally painted in acrylic on canvas, the composition reflects Casey's sustained interest in rhythm, harmony, meditation, and visual balance.
Published as a vintage offset lithograph during the 1970s under the authority of Dr. Samella Lewis, this edition helped preserve Casey's work through one of the most significant archives devoted to African American art and publishing.
Only 70 original impressions will be released from the Samella Lewis Publishing Archive, making this an increasingly uncommon opportunity for collectors to acquire a vintage edition preserved directly from the historic archive.
About the Artist
Bernie Casey (1939–2017) was an American painter, poet, actor, and former professional football player whose artistic practice remained central throughout his life. While widely recognized for his accomplishments in film and professional sports, Casey developed a sophisticated body of abstract paintings distinguished by geometric structure, luminous color, and contemplative space.
As a founding member of the Los Angeles–based artist collective The Contemporary A Group, Casey helped shape an important chapter in postwar African American art. His paintings continue to receive growing scholarly recognition and are represented in museum and private collections throughout the United States.
About the Publisher
Through her publishing initiatives, Dr. Samella Lewis championed generations of artists by producing books, exhibitions, and original print editions that expanded public access to African American art.
Today, the Samella Lewis Publishing Archive continues that mission by preserving and offering original vintage publications directly from the historic archive.
Product Details
Artist: Bernie Casey
Title: Orbital Moonscape
Original Artwork: 1969
Medium: Vintage offset lithograph
Published: 1970s
Dimensions: 17½ × 23 inches
Signature: Unsigned
Condition: Vintage archive condition. Because these are original 1970s publications preserved in storage for decades, minor edge wear, corner wear, or other light signs of age may be present. Each impression is individually inspected before shipment.
Framing: Unframed
Documentation: Certificate of Authenticity included.
Availability
Offered directly from the Samella Lewis Publishing Archive.
Only 70 original impressions will be made available for acquisition. As impressions enter museum, institutional, and private collections, the number remaining available through the archive will continue to decline.
Availability is therefore limited to the original archive-held impressions designated for release.
Shipping & Care
Each impression is individually inspected before shipment and carefully packaged to museum standards.
Your print ships securely in a protective package and includes a Certificate of Authenticity issued by the Samella Lewis Publishing Archive.
Shipping timelines and return information are provided at checkout.