JEFFERSON HAYMAN is an artist that works in the themes of nostalgia, common symbols and memory. He lives and works in Tappan, NY, a small village located minutes outside of Manhattan and filled the the history of the American War of Independence. His silver gelatin, platinum and pigment prints are in editions of 25 or 10 unless otherwise noted. Each is presented in a unique frame. 

Hayman's imagery of still lives, cityscapes and portraiture are a nostalgic journey to an obscure and imperceptible time period. His work suggests solitude and the tranquility of a contented slumber. Hayman uses negative space, filtered light and grainy tones to build an aesthetic of mystery, shadows and time suspended. His subject matter is familiar - personal objects, moments, situations and places that seem to be evidence of an imagined history, one where memories are dreamed, felt and shared but not owned. The sense of nostalgia is also evident in the craftsmanship of the antique or artist-made picture frames that accompany each piece. 

Jefferson's photographs are in various public and private collections, including the Museum of ModernArt NYC, The Boston Athenaeum, The Collection of Bill Clinton, The Collection of Sir Elton John, The Collection of Robert DeNiro, and The Library of Congress, among many others. Recent acquisitions include 25 photographs for Ralph Lauren, inc. A major museum show of his New York City portfolio is planned for early 2012.