Toyce Anderson

Graphic artist, costume designer, and stylist. Born in Cleveland, OH, in 1950 and died in New York, NY, in 1996. A native of Ohio, he studied at Ohio State University, Pratt Institute, and the School of Visual Arts. He created the costumes for the Alvin Ailey Dance Company's performance of ''Hymn'' in 1993 and their ''Tilt'' and ''Guerrilla Love Song Dances.'' He also created costumes for singers, including Diana Ross, Elton John, Tina Turner, and Aretha Franklin. He had three solo exhibitions at the June Kelly Gallery. His art was primarily assemblages from found objects, which often included pieces of musical instruments. Toyce passed away on Wednesday at St. Vincent's Hospital Center in Manhattan. He was 46 and lived in Manhattan.