Biography

Born in Jamaica, artist and glass sculptor Hugh Findletar had a childhood filled with Caribbean legends and traditions. His underlying Jamaican imagination and culture further translated into his artistic works today, giving his pieces a distinct style and character. Findletar grew up in New York City and started out as a photographer by trade. The manner in which he captured the expressions, looks and personality of his muses became an obsession which later followed him throughout his career as an artist.

 

At the same time, Findletar nursed a passion for horticulture, passed on to him by his beloved great-grandmother. In the beginning, Findletar did not expect that he would combine the two major facets of his life within his work. The artist discovered the art of glassblowing during a trip to Kenya and that began a long-standing exploration into glass-making, marrying the finesse of this Western craft with the expressive force of African art. Findletar sought the knowledge of this ancient art form, finding himself in Murano, Italy - the home of the world's best glass artisans.

Works
  • Hugh Findletar, GenerationZ
    GenerationZ
  • Hugh Findletar, MaskZ Cop amber, 2019
    MaskZ Cop amber, 2019
  • Hugh Findletar, PatOOk Crazy, 2020
    PatOOk Crazy, 2020
  • Hugh Findletar, Family FishieZ, 2021
    Family FishieZ, 2021
  • Hugh Findletar, HorseHeadZ, 2021
    HorseHeadZ, 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, AfreackA V woman pink line, 2024
    AfreackA V woman pink line, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, a-Freak-Ca IV, 2024
    a-Freak-Ca IV, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Anonimo Burned face amber with burned copper, 2024
    Anonimo Burned face amber with burned copper, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Anonimo VaseHeadZ white with gold, 2024
    Anonimo VaseHeadZ white with gold, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Deisy white with gold and green dress, 2024
    Deisy white with gold and green dress, 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, 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 Naasoo black, 2024
    MaskZ Naasoo black, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Miss Yvette smoked black, 2024
    Miss Yvette smoked black, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Mrs. Daniel P, amber with colored dress, 2024
    Mrs. Daniel P, amber with colored dress, 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, Tyron, 2024
    Tyron, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Anonimo yellow with gold, 2024
    Anonimo yellow with gold, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, FootZ Family, 2024
    FootZ Family, 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, Wendy D leopard with orange dress, 2024
    Wendy D leopard with orange dress, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Curly HorseheadZ northen light silver, 2024
    Curly HorseheadZ northen light silver, 2024
  • Hugh Findletar, Miss LuLu, 2021
    Miss LuLu, 2021
  • Hugh Findletar, ANONYMa, 2021
    ANONYMa, 2021
  • Hugh Findletar, FishieZ Blue, 2021
    FishieZ Blue, 2021
  • Hugh Findletar, FishieZ ochre clear, 2021
    FishieZ ochre clear, 2021
  • Hugh Findletar, FishieZ ochre-silver, 2021
    FishieZ ochre-silver, 2021
  • Hugh Findletar, FishieZ black-blue, 2021
    FishieZ black-blue, 2021
  • Hugh Findletar, FishieZ black-glass, 2021
    FishieZ black-glass, 2021
  • Hugh Findletar, FishieZ ochre, 2021
    FishieZ ochre, 2021
  • Hugh Findletar, HorseHEAD, 2020
    HorseHEAD, 2020
  • Hugh Findletar, HorseHead, 2021
    HorseHead, 2021
  • Hugh Findletar, NepenVEROz, 2019
    NepenVEROz, 2019
  • 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, Primitive Yoyo, 2021
    Primitive Yoyo, 2021
  • Hugh Findletar, WallFLOWER II, 2019
    WallFLOWER II, 2019
  • Hugh Findletar, SHELLz 9, 2021
    SHELLz 9, 2021
  • Hugh Findletar, SHELLz 3, 2021
    SHELLz 3, 2021
Exhibitions
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