Cody Hoyt

Biography

Cody Hoyt (b. 1980) holds a 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.