Hayley Tolkin

Hayley was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and in 1984 immigrated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in cinema, dance and theatre. After a modicum amount of success, she segued into production design for film. As she evolved artistically, she moved into the medium of fine art, working with the figure as her primary subject.
In 2009, Hayley entered the non-profit sector as a Board Member and then as Chair of Free Arts for Abused Children. She also held the position of Executive Director for an interim period of six months.
“Empowering neglected, homeless and at-risk youth through the medium of art has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my life.” “My life as an adolescent was not always easy – making art was my escape into a world where I felt safe, where I could feel some sense of control.”
Taking a break from working in front of the canvas to add Graphic Design to her portfolio, Hayley has now stepped back into her artist-studio. Starting with a series of self-portrait’s - an exploration of self...

ARTIST STATEMENT
I am intent on defining and capturing a moment, of expressing on canvas my experience of the internal life of my subjects that sit before me. With the use of photography I am also exploring the many aspec...

Educated in South Africa. Matriculated with distinction in Fine Arts.
Dance Degree from London.

2017 to PRESENT – FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER/PAINTER
2014 – 2017 STUDIED GRAPHIC DESIGN – SANTA MONICA COLLEGE, CA
2009-2014 SERVED ON THE BOARD, CHAIR/ED OF FREE ARTS FOR ABUSED CHILDREN, 2008 SPIRIT EXPLORED – TAG, Los Angeles
2008 CALIFORNIA OPEN – TAG, Los Angeles
2003 SOLO EXHIBIT – TAG, Los Angeles
2002 SOLO EXHIBIT – TAG, Los Angeles
2000 GROUP EXHIBIT – TAG, Los Angeles
1998 GROUP EXHIBIT – TAG, Los Angeles
1997 GROUP EXHIBIT – TAG, The Artist Gallery, Los Angeles