Charles Haynes creates work grounded in personal observation and lived experience. For him, everything begins with drawing, an intuitive process where thoughts become lines, and lines evolve into form. His practice moves fluidly between abstraction and figuration, exploring the tension and harmony between the two.
Haynes invites viewers to engage with his sculptures not to decode them, but to experience their presence, complexity, and emotional resonance. He aims to evoke a sense of upliftment through encounter, rather than explanation.
Haynes draws inspiration from anthropomorphic forms and the natural environment, particularly the rolling landscapes of his native Yorkshire Wolds. As he puts it, “Everything we see has sculptural potential; it’s simply a matter of transforming an idea into form". Learn More>
UPCOMING PROJECTS - SCULPTURE - SKY TREES
Sky Trees explores the relationship between the sculptural canopy of trees and the infinite expanse of the sky.
The final piece features a highly polished mirrored surface, both visually captivating and technically complex. CH use of finish invites the viewer into the work, encouraging them to see themselves reflected in it and fostering a deeper connection with nature. Achieving this flawless finish requires an intricate, time-intensive process through polishing, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship behind the work.
DESIGN & PRODUCTION
Creating one of Charles’s sculptures is a complex and time-consuming process, often taking four to five months from start to finish. From personally designing and modeling each piece to collaborating closely with his foundry, Charles ensures every sculpture achieves an exceptional standard of craftsmanship and finish.
Every stage of production, from digital illustration and optimisation to resin printing, lost-wax casting, fabrication, and final finishing, is meticulously executed to bring his vision to life and every piece maintains the same level of craftsmanship, highlighting its collection value.
Charles’s latest works are crafted from polished, mirrored stainless steel. Achieving such a flawless finish requires not only time but also a high level of technical expertise. The reflective surface invites viewers to see themselves within the work, making them an integral part of the experience and therefore , each piece is thoroughly inspected by Charles to ensure it meets his exacting standards, with particular attention paid to the accuracy of the form and the perfection of the mirrored surface.
