[1][2][3] Much of Hyman's work featured everyday objects, such as paper, books, or food, realistically crafted from ceramic.
[3] Professionally, Hyman worked as a public school art teacher, as well as a faculty member of Peabody College.
[1][3] In 1957, after working as a public school teacher for approximately fifteen years, Hyman received some ceramic equipment, which launched her artistic career as a ceramist.
[1] A book of her artwork, The Intriguing Vision of Sylvia Hyman: Trompe l’Oeil Ceramic Artist, edited by Janet Mansfield, was published in 2012.
[1] A public memorial service for Hyman was to be held at The Temple Congregation Ohabai Sholom in Nashville on January 27, 2013.