M. Hyatt (b. Kentucky) is a contemporary painter recognized for his vibrant, posterized depictions of foxes; a recurring motif he uses to explore regional nostalgia, pop iconography, and the psychology of visual calm. Working in mixed media on canvas and found textiles, Hyatt constructs graphic compositions defined by razor-sharp color blocking and non-naturalistic palettes. By pairing cool periwinkles and deep violets with warm marigolds and soft pinks, he bypasses traditional rural landscape tropes. Hyatt distills his subjects into high-contrast forms that quiet modern sensory fatigue, offering an instinctual site of unbothered quietude.