Charmaine Haines
Working within the realm of figurative clay, Haines uses
both abstract and stylised symbols and motifs to embellish both her sculptural and utility forms. Vessels are thrown and altered incorporating sculptural elements and semi-reliefs. Coloured stains and natural oxide washes are used to further exemplify the manipulative and expressive quality of the clay surface, including carving and textures showing a strong sense of surface pattern.