Todd Hayes
ON JOHN NEELY: It is difficult to say in just few words what John meant to me. He was the kind of person that discovered potential in everything, whether it was an old saw that required a little TLC, a tool that needed refining or a recipe that needed tweaking, he always made time to make things better. Hell, he even saw potential in me. John was a giver. John shared his thoughts, ideas, passions and love for all things good. When I think about him, I smile. Thank you for being you, John!
Todd Hayes received an Associate of Arts and Sciences from Utah Valley University in 2004, a Bachelors of Fine Arts from Utah State University in 2007, and an MFA, from Wichita State University in 2010. Before attending university, Todd worked as a carpenter, industrial mold fabricator and designer of architectural elements. He spent much of his childhood in the outdoors where he gained a great appreciation for nature. His ceramic work is influenced by these experiences, looking at the balance of nature and our constructed realities. Todd’s work has been exhibited nationally in group and solo exhibitions and included in numerous publications. He has lectured and led workshops internationally; most notably, Auckland Studio Potters, Nelson Clay Studio and Stanford University. Todd currently lives and works in Logan, Utah, where he makes pottery focused primarily on tableware. He holds the position of Ceramics Lab Coordinator and oversees 3D Foundations in the Department of Art and Design at Utah State University.
