ARTIST STATEMENT

My artistic intent is to create forms that are deeply personal and yet communicate universally. I work to make art that the eye and hand can linger on, that will draw the viewer to take it in -­ in a sumptuous and inclusive manner.

My work plays with organic forms that come together - and in the space where they meet they create a hard-edged linear element. I feel that something interesting occurs where the organic and the hard-edged areas meet.

I try to create works that are a complete statement unto themselves - the shape feels whole and tells its own story independent of its environment. It is the simplicity of these forms that appeals to me. Many times they begin as more complex statements and I have to “take away” until there is an essence left that is actually stronger than its more complicated beginnings.

I am currently exploring new mediums and combinations of media - from Corten steel, to clay, bronze, and steel, to clay and aluminum, and to clay and steel.

RESUMÉ

Jan Hoy

631 Olympic View Drive
Coupeville, WA 98239
360-639-5028
jan@jhoydesign.com
www.sculpture.jhoydesign.com

EDUCATION

1966 - 1968            Undergraduate work Washington State University
1970                      BFA University of Washington

MAJOR EXHIBITIONS

2012..................Fetherston Gallery, Seattle, WA
2012..................Davis and Cline Gallery, Ashland, OR
2011..................Fetherston Gallery, Seattle, WA
2011..................Museo Gallery, Langley, WA
2011..................Waterworks Gallery, Friday Harbor, WA
2010..................Museum of NW Art, “Resonances, Contemporary Echoes Modern,” La Conner, WA     
2010..................Fetherston Gallery, Seattle, WA
2010..................Davis and Cline Gallery, Ashland, OR
2009..................Lucia Douglas Gallery, Bellingham, WA
2008..................Fetherston Gallery, Seattle, WA
2007..................Northwind Arts Center, Port Townsend, WA       
2006..................Davis and Cline Gallery, Ashland, OR
2000..................Gallery at Salishan, Gleneden Beach, OR
1999..................Davis and Cline Gallery, Ashland, OR
1996..................Gallery at Salishan, Gleneden Beach, OR
1989..................Gallery at Salishan, Gleneden Beach, OR

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2011.................."The First 30 Years: MoNA Collects", Museum of Northwest Art, La Conner, WA
2011.................."Velocity" From the Permanent Collection, Museum of NW Art, La Conner, WA
2011..................“West Coast Biennial” Juried Exhibit at Turtle Bay, Redding, CA
2011..................“CVG Show 2011” Juried Exhibit, Bremerton, WA
2010..................“Objectification III” Invitational Show, Smith Vallee Gallery, Edison, WA
2009..................“Objectification II” Invitational Show, Smith Vallee Gallery, Edison, WA
2009..................Simon Gallery, Yakima, WA
2009..................CVG Show 2010 Juried Exhibit, Bremerton, WA
2009..................“New Beginnings 2009,” Fetherston Gallery, Seattle, WA
2008..................“Strait Art 2008,” Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, WA
2008..................“2008 Really Big Group Show,” Fetherston Gallery, Seattle, WA
2006..................7th Annual Bellevue Sculpture Exhibition, Bellevue, WA
2006..................8th Annual Art Port Townsend, Port Townsend, WA
2005..................3rd Annual Land Trust Invitational Sculpture Show, Port Townsend, WA
2005..................7th Annual Art Port Townsend Juried Art Exhibit, Port Townsend, WA
2005..................4th Annual Small Expressions Juried Art Exhibit, Port Townsend, WA
2004..................Earthenworks Gallery, Port Townsend, WA
2004..................2nd Annual Abstract Juried Art Exhibit, Port Townsend, WA

ART EXHIBIT CURATOR EXPERIENCE

2006.................”John Hoover and Deloss Webber, New Works,” Northwind Arts Center, Port Townsend, WA
2006..................“Then and Now, Collectors and Their Artists,” Northwind Art Center, Port Townsend, WA
2005..................”Clayton James and Joel Brock, New Works,” Northwind Arts Center, Port Townsend, WA
2004..................”Guy Anderson, Later Works,” Northwind Arts Center, Port Townsend, WA

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

1984 - 1991.......University of Washington, Seattle, WA, Art Department, course title: “Textile Design”
                  .......Highline Community College, Renton, WA. Art Department, course title: “Introduction to Design”
                  .......Cornish College of Arts, Seattle, WA, course title: “Textile Design”
                  .......School of Visual Concepts, Seattle, WA, course title: “Pattern Design for Fashion  and Interiors
                  .......Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA, Art Department, class title: “Textile Design and Printing

PUBLIC ART

Museum of Northwest Art, La Conner, WA
Youngstown Flats, Seattle, WA, 8’ Cor ten steel sculpture

PRESENTATIONS

2011.................Olson Kundig Architects, Seattle, WA
2010..................Museum of Northwest Art, La Conner, Docent Studio Visit - a presentation of sculptural process for docents of “Resonances, Contemporary Echoes Modern”
2009..................Fetherston Gallery, Seattle, Collectors Evening - a talk on three dimensional work and the lost wax process
2009..................Whidbey Island Studio Tour, a studio presentation of technique
2006..................Northwind Arts Center, Port Townsend, Docent Gallery Walk Through - exhibit presentation as curator of the “Then and Now” exhibit
2006..................Northwind Arts Center, Port Townsend, Docent Gallery Walk Through - exhibit presentation as curator of the “John Hoover & Deloss Webber New Work” exhibit
2005..................Northwind Arts Center, Port Townsend, Docent Gallery Walk Through - exhibit presentation as curator of the “Clayton James & Joel Brock New Works” exhibit
2004..................Northwind Arts Center, Port Townsend, Docent Gallery Walk Through - exhibit presentation as curator of the “Guy Anderson Later Works” exhibit    

BIBLIOGRAPHY

2011..................Kitsap Sun, Collective Visions Gallery juried exhibit article featuring Jan Hoy sculpture

2010..................“Themes of Northwest art resonate in new exhibit at MoNA,” Skagit Valley Herald

2009..................Whidbey Record, artist interview prior to the Whidbey Island Studio Tour 

2008..................“Straight Art,” Peninsula Spotlight, Peninsula Daily News

2007..................“Northwind Connects Arts and Community,” Living on the Peninsula, Supplement to the Sequim Gazette and Port Townsend and Jefferson County Leader

2007..................“Applause”, Skagit Valley Herald

2007..................“Hoy and Lovelace Show Their Metal at Northwind Arts Center,” Jefferson County Leader

2006..................7th Annual Bellevue Sculpture Exhibit taped artist interview for web site placement and DVD distribution