Born: Ohio
Resides: Santa Cruz, CA

Vision:
John Hylton’s hanging organic forms harmoniously weave together notes of the earth, sky and ocean. Inspired by a quote by Professor Stephen Hawkins concerning the formation of thought images, John’s installations are reflects of language-less ideas. Before we can speak an idea there is a precursor image, a language-less form that fleetingly passes before the minds eye. John, like Prof Hawkins, seeks to capture those images. Constructing his beautiful forms in the traditioan of the indigenous peoples of the California Coast John knots, weaves, and sculptures found natural materials. His construction method is also influenced by the Land Artists of the 70’s such as Michael Heizer and Robert Smithson and later from artists like Magdalena Abakanowicz, Eva Hesse, and Martin Puryear.

Education:
MFA in Spatial Arts, San Jose State University
BFA in Glass Art & Sculpture, Ohio State University

Achievments:
Glassblower & Studio Assistant for Dale Chihuly
Mutliple Solo Exhibitions with Califronia Coasts’s Top Museums & Colleges