Guided by traditional material and processes, using contemporary industrial furniture design methods, Travis Hyatt is a craftsman. His work blends his lived experiences with his craft-design interests. Using non-literal representations, his furniture seeks to reflect his personal memories in subtle fashions. These can be found in the details, materials and profiles that he uses. Staying curious in the present, he is constantly reminded of where he comes from, which guides where his work goes. He has a unique story to tell and is constantly evolving toward an authentic voice from which his pieces aim to exhibit. His work intends to blur the spectrum of art and design. From foster youth to veteran adulthood, he has overcome many trials and tribulations. Telling his story in a palatable manner, he works to implement his lessons and memories into his craftwork. First sketching through ideas and thinking of ways he can make functional furniture from them. Then puzzling through the design and craft process to execute those ideas into tangible objects. His pieces on a superficial level, hope to display aesthetic beauty, but further investigation would reveal his niche story and elicit deeper curiosity.
