Casey Reas has led a pioneering career in new media art. Through his work with Processing and Beyond, he has explored the expressive potential of software and algorithms. Reas's art is a testament to the creative and intellectual possibilities of computational thinking. His collaborative, open-source ethos has inspired generations of artists, designers, and coders to push the boundaries of digital creation. Though Reas's art utilizes advanced technologies, it remains deeply human - poetic, playful, and curious about the world. Reas reminds us that computers are not just tools but mediums for beauty, wonder, and insight. His art gives us a glimpse of the future while helping us rediscover the present moment. Reas's life and work point to an expanded sense of art in the 21st century - one that is as much about code and community as it is about self-expression. For these reasons, Casey Reas deserves recognition as one of our time's most critical digital artists. His creative legacy will continue to shape how we understand and experience computational media for years.