Cody Hoyt – Surface: Twisted Vessel (Projection)
16 color silkscreen print with airbrush detail
Edition of 35
28" x 22"
Known for his finely patterned, faceted vessels, we've worked with Cody Hoyt to transform two of his ceramic designs into original silkscreen prints that oscillate between image and object.
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These prints originate from digital scans that Hoyt made from two of his finished vessels; placing each side directly onto the surface of the scanner bed and capturing faithfully their patterned inlaid surfaces. Hoyt’s angular vessels are first created as cardboard prototypes, a process through which he can experiment with different potentials for form and balance. From these cardboard studies, he can create a flat net of the eventual vessel that will provide a guide as he begins to roll out his intricately patterned clay flats. The rolled flats of clay are folded up to form the walls of his vessels; a process that takes literally the idea of surface becoming form.
The patterned surface of the rolled flats are generated through the use of masonry colors to dye the clay numerous different hues, then either sandwiched together, marbled or sliced up and inlaid together and flatten through the clay roller. The technique of combining separate colors to create a patterned surface is reminiscent of the process of singular color application inherent to silkscreen printing, linking the production techniques between our two studios.
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Cody Hoyt (b. 1980) holds an BFA in printmaking from Massachusetts College of Art. He has exhibited in the US and abroad, including galleries such as Patrick Parrish, David Gill, UNTITLED Art fair and Design Miami. Hoyt has created public artwork for the city of Columbus, Indiana and is a recipient of the Peter S Reed Foundation grant. Featured publications include Juxtapoz, Elle Decor, Architectural Digest, the Wall Street Journal and American Craft Magazine. He lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
Inspired by a range of multimedia references, from sculptures by Ken Price and John Mason, to Japanese Nerikomi pottery, to the Memphis Group, founded by Ettore Sottsass, Hoyt’s work blends detailed, geometric form with function. Drawing on his educational background in printmaking Hoyt previously worked for the renowned Gemini G.E.L in Los Angeles. He has since turned his attention to producing work in ceramic and is now an incredibly skillful, self-taught master of the medium. Situated in a fascinating and productive nexus between sculpture, ceramics, furniture and industrial design his studio output is incredibly varied but he is most noted for his patterned vessels.
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Our typical framing practice is to float mount prints with 1-inch of space around the print. This is a method of framing that keeps the art fully visible in the frame and leaves the edges of the cotton papers exposed. A spacer is added to the frame to keep the artwork from touching the plexiglass. Float mounting requires adhering the print to an acid free foam core back or mat board using acid free linen tape.
UV-filtering plexiglass is used for all frames, an option that has become the industry standard. Plexiglass is lighter, scratch-resistant & shatter-resistant (essential for shipping). It also provides more UV protection and less glare than glass.
Standard Framing – We work with online framing company Simply Framed to offer three standard framing finishes; White, Natural and Black. For those interested in different finishes beyond these three, they can view the full selection of Simply Framed options and email us prior to purchase, allowing us to provide a quote and finalize arrangements.
More about the Standard Framing process
Premium Framing – We work with Boston-based fine art framers, Adjective Art & Framing to select specific framing options for each of our invited artist editions. Adjective builds custom-made contemporary hardwood frames for artists, collectors, galleries, and museums. Their standard line of moldings are milled from sustainably sourced hardwoods (often Ash, Maple, Walnut or Cherry) that are then custom stained or lacquered. Adjective backs all their frames with sturdy wooden strainers, reinforcing their structure and allowing their profiles to be narrower - an elegant way to present contemporary prints.
For those interested in different finishes beyond those we’ve selected, they can view the full offering of finishes from Adjective and email us prior to purchase, allowing us to provide a quote and finalize arrangements.
