Gregory Hayes is a Brooklyn-based artist who is known for his methodical and systematic process based on the concept of "brushless" painting. Hayes' abstract works almost seem digitalized or computerized from a distance due to his meticulous technique and mark making. Exposing the paint's natural ability to form shapes and patterns on its own on the surface of the canvas, Hayes uses paint to create a multi-dimensional space and kaleidoscopic-like texture that challenges the viewer's perception. His work ranges from the more mathematical Primary Array and Color Array paintings that are built over a ¼ inch grid, to the Amalgamation series that takes a more intuitive and gestural approach to the entirely blank canvas. The result is a dynamic and varied body of work that is tied together through Hayes' impressive and unique technique coupled with an insatiable desire to continue experimenting with the medium. Hayes has received his BFA in painting at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design and his MFA at Brooklyn College in 2011. His work has been exhibited in many exhibitions in the United States and art fairs internationally including Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art in Colorado, SCOPE Basel, Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, and was included in both the Millay Colony and Fire Island Pines Arts Project residencies.
b. 1980, Buffalo, New York
EDUCATION
2011
MFA, Brooklyn College, Painting
2006
BFA, Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, Painting
HONORS & AWARDS
2012
McNeese National Works on Paper, Juror’s Mention Award
2011
Dave Bown Projects, “3rd Semi Annual Competition,” selected artist
ArtBridge “Works in Progress” Honorarium
College Art Association Professional Development Honorable Mention in the Fine Arts
2005
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, Most Distinguished Artist
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2023
Magic Mirrors, Maybaum Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2022
BOUNDARIES MADE OF SMOKE, Dimmitt Contemporary, Houston, TX
AND AGAIN WE GO, Galerie Deux6, Paris, France
2021
TIDES OF TIME, Maybaum Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2020
NEW WORK, Ncontemporary, Milan, Italy
2019
RECENT PAINTINGS, Maybaum Gallery, San Francisco, CA
FROM FADED FRAGMENTS, Nancy Margolis Gallery, New York, NY
2018
THE BIRD IS THE WIND, Galerie Deux6, Paris, France
2017
DAWN OF A NEW DAY, Nancy Margolis Gallery, New York, NY
2016
I AM THE SUN, Francesca Antonini Arte Contemporanea, Rome, Italy
2015
STAY GOLD, Nancy Margolis Gallery, New York, NY
2014
SHOOTING STAR, Nancy Margolis Gallery, New York, NY
2010
RE-SEEING, Rule Gallery, Denver, CO
2008
PRIMARY ARRAY, Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, Denver, CO
SELECTED WORKS, City & County Building, Denver, CO
2007
ARRAY, Rhinoceropolis Gallery, Denver, CO
2006
MACHINE, Institute for Experimental Studies, Denver, CO
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2021
NOUVELLE EXPOSITION COLLECTIVE, Galerie Deux6, Paris, France
2020
LA RETROSPECTIVE, Galerie Deux6, Paris, France
2019
WANDERINGS, Deux6, Hacienda Na Xamena, Ibiza, Spain
L’ANNEXE, Galerie Deux6, Paris, France
GREGORY HAYES - HYUN SOOK JEONG, Blank Space Gallery, New York, NY
THE NTH DIMENSION, Museum of Contemporary Art, Denver, CO
ARTE FIERA, Francesca Antonini Arte Contemporanea, Bologna, Italy
ARTE FIERA, Ncontemporary Bologna, Italy
2018
COLOR FIELD PAINTERS, Nancy Margolis Gallery, New York, NY
PRESENCE | ABSENCE, Ncontemporary, Milan, Italy (w/ Matthew Larson)
RUMINATE, CSUF Begovich Gallery, Fullerton, CA (Curated by Laura Black & Selena Robles)
I DARE / DARE I, Nancy Margolis Gallery, New York, NY
2017
ARTE FIERA, Francesca Antonini Arte Contemporanea, Bologna, Italy
2016
WHEN SOMETHING HAPPENS AGAIN IT STARTS TO FEEL NORMAL, Ncontemporary, Turin, Italy
YOUNG INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS, Francesca Antonini Arte Contemporanea, Paris, France
GALLERY ARTISTS: PRE-CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION, Nancy Margolis Gallery, New York, NY
GREGORY HAYES / NADIR VALENTE, Ncontemporary, London, UK
INTENT FORTUITY, Jamie Brooks Fine Art, Los Angeles, CA
SMALL WORKS: MORE OR LESS, Nancy Margolis Gallery, New York, NY
2015
THE OTHERS FAIR, Ncontemporary, Turin, Italy
2014
WHITE | BLACK, Nancy Margolis Gallery, New York, NY
MIAMI PROJECT, Nancy Margolis Gallery, Miami, FL
SUMMER PREVIEW, Victori Contemporary, New York, NY
OUTLINE: BEYOND THE GRID, Jamie Brooks Fine Art, Los Angeles, CA
AQUA 14, Victori Contemporary, Miami, FL
SCOPE BASEL, Victori Contemporary, Basel, Switzerland
ART WYNWOOD, Victori Contemporary, Miami, FL
ARTMIX, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, Boulder, CO
2013
AQUA 13, Victori Contemporary, Miami, FL
EMERGE, Victori Contemporary, Washington, DC
DISPOSITION, Blank Space Gallery, New York, NY (With Anne Russinof)
ARTMIX, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, Boulder, CO
14th ANNUAL FIRE ISLAND PINES ART SHOW, Whyte Hall, Fire Island Pines, NY
THE WASSAIC PROJECT SUMMER FESTIVAL, The Maxon Mills, Wassaic, NY
SCOPE BASEL, Victori Contemporary, Basel, Switzerland
ART WYNWOOD, Victori Contemporary, Miami, FL
2012
SCOPE MIAMI, Victori Contemporary, Miami, FL
ART BASH, D Gallery, Denver, CO
SPRING GROUP EXHIBITION, Brenda Taylor Gallery, New York, NY
25th ANNUAL NATIONAL WORKS ON PAPER, Abercrombie Gallery, Lake Charles, LA
MADE IN NY, Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, Auburn, NY
2011
INTRODUCTIONS, Brooklyn Artists Gym, Brooklyn, NY
WORKS IN PROGRESS, ArtBridge, Atlantic Yards, Brooklyn, NY
13th ANNUAL FIRE ISLAND PINES ART SHOW, Whyte Hall, Fire Island Pines, NY
THE WASSAIC PROJECT SUMMER FESTIVAL, The Maxon Mills, Wassaic, NY
DO IT, Philip J. Steele Gallery, Denver, CO
MEMORY PALACE, Flux Factory, Brooklyn, NY
HYBRID LIFE FORMS, In Rivers, Brooklyn, NY
COLLEGE ART ASSOCIATION NEW YORK AREA MFA EXHIBITION, New York, NY
NORTH AMERICAN GRADUATE ART SURVEY, Nash Gallery, Minneapolis, MN
2010
ART BASH, Robischon Gallery, Denver, CO
FEAST OF FOOLS, Second-Floor, Brooklyn, NY
LEARNING CURVE, Marian Spore, Brooklyn, NY
2009
CURLY-Q, Jack The Pelican Presents Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
WINTER MT. DEW TOUR: FEATURED ARTIST, NorthStar Resort, CA
2007
PEEP SHOW, Rule Gallery, Denver, CO
RED DOT FAIR, Rule Gallery, New York, NY
2006
JURIED SHOW, Pirate Gallery, Denver, CO
XX/YY: THE GENDER SHOW, Flash Gallery, Belmar, CO
LECTURES
2011
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, Denver, CO
RESIDENCIES
2012
Millay Colony for the Arts, Austerlitz, NY
2011
Fire Island Pines Arts Project, Fire Island, NY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
2019
Xibt Contemporary Art Magazine, “Hyun Sook Jeong and Gregory Hayes at Blank Space in NYC”. 24 July. Web.
ACS Magazine, “Gregory Hayes”, acs-mag.com Sept/Oct. 42-43, 84-97. Web.
Yasemin Vargi, “Questions & Answers: Gregory Hayes”, Artspeak.nyc, 4 April. Web.
2018
Alice Zucca, “A Conversation With Gregory Hayes”, Xibt Contemporary Art Magazine. July/August.
2017
Art in Write Out, "Recensioni Arte Contemporanea Roma", Blog post. 1 February.
Design and Style Report, "Weekend", Images of Artwork. Blog post. 7 January.
Sabrina Vedovotto, "Amore Che Vieni Amore Che Vai (Ovvero Della Pittura)", Exibart. 4 January. Web.
Eleonora Scoccia, "Gregory Hayes. I am the sun.`` Exibart. 13 February. Web.
2016
Delia Pizzuti, ""I'm the sun": goccia su goccia, l'infinitamente grande e piccolo di Gregory Hayes", ArteMagazine. 27 December. Web.
Carlo Alberto Bucci, "La pittura di Hayes gocce di colore a caccia del sole", La Repubblica. 18 November. Web.
2015
Noémie Jennifer, "The Price to Pay: Artists Weigh in on Getting an MFA." Blog post. The Creators Project. 25 August.
2014
Kyle Fitzpatrick, "Gregory Hayes Paints Detailed Microcosms." Blog post. The Fox is Black. 8 April. Web.
Gauss, Daniel. "Shooting Star by Gregory Hayes at Nancy Margolis Gallery." Review. Blog post. Arte Fuse Magazine. 5 June. Web.
"Gregory Hayes. Shooting Star," Wall Street International. 17 May. Web.
Mattera, Joanne. "Centering." Blog post. Joanne Mattera Art Blog. 24 Apr. Web.
2012
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, “Alumni Spotlight,” http://dome.rmcad.edu/web/alumni1/welcome The Dome, January 25th.
2011
Melissa Bozin, “ArtBridge decorates Brooklyn,” Brooklyn Downtown Star, October 26th.
The Brooklyn Review, images of artwork, issue 28, 43.
Kyle MacMillan, “Offbeat art approach: ‘Do It’, and then undo it at Denver exhibit,” image of artwork, Denver Post, May 27th.
Michael Fahlund, “CAA Awards MFA Fellowships to Five Artists,” http://www.collegeart.org/news/2011/02/02/caa-awards-mfa-fellowships-to-five-artists/, CAA News, February 2nd.
2010
Leanne Goebel, “RULE Gallery Champions Young Artists in 4.0,” Huffington Post, December 5th.
Michael Paglia, “Artbeat: Gregory Hayes: Re-Seeing New Works, at Rule Gallery,” Westword, October 27th.
Kyle MacMillan, “On point,” Denver Post, November 12th.
Ellen Berkovitch, “Review: Contemporary Art & Architecture in Denver,” Adobe Airstream, October 24th.
Anne Johnson, “Brooklyn College MFA Open Studio,” Art Fag City, http://www.artfagcity.com/2010/04/12/brooklyn-college-mfa-open-studio/, April 12.
2009
Nomad Art and World Magazine, image of artwork, issue 1, 12.
2008
Alumni Association of Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design News, “Primary Array,” http://www.rmcad.edu/gallery-exhibitions/alumni-gallery/gregory-hayes-2008-03-01-2008-05-19, March 1st, 2.
2007
Alumni Association of Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design News, “At the Intersection of Snowboarding and Art,” July 1, 6.
Arkane Snow Magazine, “Greg Hayes: Our Renaissance,” issue 1, 15.
Mary Chandler, “RULE Show a Display of Veterans, New Artists,” Rocky Mountain News, January 19th.