Biography

Born in Jamaica and raised in New York City, artist and glass sculptor Hugh Findletar draws from his rich Caribbean heritage, urban experience, and global travels. He began his creative journey as a photographer, captivated by the expressive power of portraiture – a fascination with capturing personality that continues to shape his artistic vision today, notably with his iconic FLOWERHeadZ.

 

Alongside photography, Findletar nurtured a deep love of horticulture instilled in him by his great-grandmother. These passions eventually converged when a trip to Kenya introduced him to the world of glassblowing. His practice now blends the precision of Murano glassmaking, learned firsthand in Italy with the emotion and storytelling traditions of African and Caribbean art.

Works
  • Hugh Findletar, PatOOK Gold Elegance, 2018
    PatOOK Gold Elegance, 2018
  • Hugh Findletar, Primitivo Onda, man with waved hair, 2019
    Primitivo Onda, man with waved hair, 2019
  • Hugh Findletar, HorseHEAD, 2020
    HorseHEAD, 2020
  • Hugh Findletar, PatOOK Crazy, 2020
    PatOOK Crazy, 2020
  • Hugh Findletar, Family FishieZ, 2021
    Family FishieZ, 2021
  • Hugh Findletar, FishieZ ochre, 2021
    FishieZ ochre, 2021
  • Hugh Findletar, FishieZ ochre-silver, 2021
    FishieZ ochre-silver, 2021
  • Hugh Findletar, ANONYMa, 2021
    ANONYMa, 2021
  • Hugh Findletar, Primitive Yoyo, 2021
    Primitive Yoyo, 2021
  • Hugh Findletar, HorseHead, 2021
    HorseHead, 2021
  • Hugh Findletar, Donna Marie, 2021
    Donna Marie, 2021
  • Hugh Findletar, Organic 6, 2023
    Organic 6, 2023
  • Hugh Findletar, Danny Cup, 2023
    Danny Cup, 2023
  • Hugh Findletar, Gloria, 2023
    Gloria, 2023
  • Hugh Findletar, a-Freak-ca V woman pink line, 2024
    a-Freak-ca V woman pink line, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, a-Freak-Ca IV, 2024
    a-Freak-Ca IV, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Anonimo VaseHeadZ white with gold, 2024
    Anonimo VaseHeadZ white with gold, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Fish 01 shaded northen light-pink neo, 2024
    Fish 01 shaded northen light-pink neo, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Fish 2 amber with copper dust-red and blue finz stripes, 2024
    Fish 2 amber with copper dust-red and blue finz stripes, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Fish 14, 2024
    Fish 14, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Fish amber, 2024
    Fish amber, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Giuliana transparent with blonde hair, 2024
    Giuliana transparent with blonde hair, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Big Foot, 2024
    Big Foot, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Giorgio G transparent, 2024
    Giorgio G transparent, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Giorgie Porgie pink, 2024
    Giorgie Porgie pink, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, MaskZ Blue Munch, 2024
    MaskZ Blue Munch, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, MaskZ Cop amber, 2019
    MaskZ Cop amber, 2019
  • Hugh Findletar, MaskZ Naasoo black, 2024
    MaskZ Naasoo black, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Primitive Ears Vase bubbles and burned copper smoked, 2024
    Primitive Ears Vase bubbles and burned copper smoked, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Primitivo Baffo, 2024
    Primitivo Baffo, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Primitivo Pink Delite pink with blonde hair, 2024
    Primitivo Pink Delite pink with blonde hair, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Primitivo woman with classic column neck, 2024
    Primitivo woman with classic column neck, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Tyron, 2024
    Tyron, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Anonimo yellow with gold, 2024
    Anonimo yellow with gold, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Silver Pearls, 2024
    Silver Pearls, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, FootZ Family, 2024
    FootZ Family, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, GenerationZ
    GenerationZ
  • Hugh Findletar, MaskZ Moustache V black blue with big moustache, 2017
    MaskZ Moustache V black blue with big moustache, 2017
  • Hugh Findletar, HorseHeadZ, 2021
    HorseHeadZ, 2021
  • Hugh Findletar, Anonimo Burned face amber with burned copper, 2024
    Anonimo Burned face amber with burned copper, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Deisy white with gold and green dress, 2024
    Deisy white with gold and green dress, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Miss Lory, 2024
    Miss Lory, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Mrs. Daniel P, 2024
    Mrs. Daniel P, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Miss Wendy, 2024
    Miss Wendy, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Baby FishieZ
    Baby FishieZ
  • Hugh Findletar, Miss LuLu, 2021
Exhibitions
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