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Tyler Hyde is an artist and educator who was
born in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. In 2012, he
received his BFA from NSCAD University in
Halifax. He studied art education at Concordia
University in Montreal before settling in Toronto,
where he currently lives and works. Tyler's work
welcomes viewers into a world of queer and campy
imagination. Outside of his visual arts practice,
Tyler is a co-host and co-creator on a weekly-run podcast called
That's
Spooky,
which can best be described as a walk through a haunted forest
with your gay best friends!
MENTAL VACATION
By Tyler Hyde
Artist Statement
Get ready for some sass on the beach! With its pops of colour and patterned
textures, this mental "Gaycation" is a place where you can always see the
sun, day or night. As an artist, Tyler likes to create artwork that is fun and
visibly queer. He finds a lot of inspiration through artists like Keith Haring,
who are able to show reverence towards social issues while maintaining a
sense of play. This artwork was made with acrylic paint, gouache and resin.
