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The 70 Series

The 70 series explores Frank Hyder’s roots. Singled out early as a painter of gifts, he was invited to study with artists at the center of the New York art world, such as Alex Katz, Fairfield Porter, Elaine de Kooning, Neil Welliver, Alfred Leslie, Janet Fish, William Bailey and Paul Georges, the most vital American artists of the era. They all had direct connections to the Blau Haus refugees who were instrumental in the great awakening of America as the center of the art world. His interactions with these “art stars” in such a rich mix of points of view challenged his talents to find its edges. He did not want to know how to make their paintings but rather how to make his paintings better. There are clear references to these mentors in these works, but there remains the clear and strong personal artist voice of their maker. Through these works, we can see the qualities that have driven each of his stylistic moments, as well as see how he returns to these roots, as if to check on his first principles numerous times.

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Helen

Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 20" x 32"

Lisa’s Coffee Break

Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 47" x 36"

Man with Red Hat

Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 36" x 24"

At the Top of the Stairs

Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 70" x 50"

Tom

Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 26" x 22"

Club Lido

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Waiting Room

Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 53" x 42"

American Family

Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 52" x 44"

Artist’s Father

Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 43" x 36"

The Studio Visit

Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 50" x 40"

Waiting

Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 52" x 40"

Wyoming Conversation

Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 48" x 60"

After Hours

Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 48.5" x 38"

Just Hanging

Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 41" x 48"

Brills Car Shop

Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 52" x 48"

Hot Pants

Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 37" x 20"

Roadies

Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 48" x 42"

The Soloist

Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 46.5" x 37"

The Passenger

Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 48" x 41"