Series – Frank Hyder

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,...

The Janis Project

The idea for The Janis Project was conceived on Easter Island but begun with a three-month voyage from Istanbul, Turkey to Tallinn, Estonia, with the support of Frank Del Rio, former CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line. Daily, spontaneous placement aboard a luxury...

Carved Wood

Woodcuts are one of the oldest forms of art making. In my case, I learned woodcuts as a child from the man who wrote the Speedball® textbooks. This happenstance meeting and childhood dialogue matured into a form that for more...

Installations

The one thing that every artist desires is that their work be seen by the public. Sales are a bonus but exposure and dialog come first. I have been very fortunate in that regard. From my first exhibitions in art...

What Else?

One of the problems with classifying my artwork is that it can’t be pigeon-holed. When asked what kind of art I make, it’s nearly impossible to describe its scope. It is painting, sculpture, murals, inflatables, light forms, prints, and more. ...

Fish Series

In 2000-2001, I lived and worked literally high in the mountains of Venezuela in a remote forested site. I was drawing and working daily surrounded by huge plant forms. Only very thin trails connected the house and studios. This leafy...

Face Series

The human face is the form we know best and is an endless source of inspiration. It has been a major part of my work from the very beginning. In the 70’s, I studied with Alex Katz and Paul Georges. ...