JAN HYDE

My work is a dialogue between the seen and unseen—deeply inspired by both the natural world and my internal landscape.

Process I begin each painting without a specific outcome or predetermined idea. As the work evolves, so does its narrative and individuality. In the early stages, I rotate, tilt, and approach the canvas from multiple angles, allowing color and gestural lines to flow freely—an interplay between control and chance.

I then build the surface through layers, each one informing the next. This intuitive process often involves scraping away paint to reveal colors and textures beneath, creating a rich visual history within the work. It's a journey of experimentation with materials, where refinement and discovery guide the painting toward completion.

I love how unexpected elements emerge through the use of paint, brushes, cloth, and a variety of tools—developing a complex surface that invites prolonged observation.

Inspiration Visual art has always been my passion. Growing up in New York afforded me the opportunity to encounter masterworks firsthand from an early age. Visiting some of the world’s greatest museums and galleries over the years has been both inspiring and foundational in shaping my understanding of what makes art resonate.

I am particularly influenced by expressionist artists such as Paul Klee, Willem de Kooning, and Helen Frankenthaler. Their bold brushwork, fluid use of color, and open-ended approach to subject matter have deeply impacted my creative path.