Artist Spotlight: Ceramicist Todd Hayes

We have been meeting a lot of talented makers lately, dedicated to craft and design excellence in a wide range of disciplines. One of these makers is ceramicist Todd Hayes. We met Todd working with the Utah State University community as we are helping them with the transformation of their Fine Arts Complex. Todd and our team at Sparano + Mooney Architecture share a dedication to materials, craft and making. Todd describes his work in this (very inspired and architectural) way, "Fundamentally I approach my work as though it is a set of problems that need solving. Design and utility are the primary elements I consider. Throughout the process I allow materials to inform me. Guided by an aesthetic of clarity and restraint, my wares are imbued with a sense of quiet sophistication and simplicity. Elegant linear refinement lends poised beauty to my functional tableware.”