Angela Hayes ceramic sculptures transcend the functional boundaries of the traditional ceramic vessel to embody a distinctive artistic voice. Initially inspired by the study of the classic pouring vessel, Hayes’ work has evolved from wheel-thrown designs to bold, slab-made architectonic forms. Her ceramic creations redefine the elements of the vessel—the lip, the body, the foot, the spout, and the handle—transforming them into sculptural statements that stand at the intersection of tradition and innovation.
Hayes has a strong academic foundation in both Fine Arts and Landscape Architecture. She studied Fine Arts - Ceramics at Queensland College of Art and later completed a Bachelor and Master of Landscape Architecture at the University of Melbourne. Her expertise in design informs her ceramic practice, most evident in the architectural sensibility that characterise her work. Angela Hayes Ceramics studio is located in innercity Melbourne, an environment rich in creative inspiration. Hayes has been recognised with numerous awards for her design accomplishments and has showcased her ceramic sculptures in numerous exhibitions in Australia and China.