Charles Haynes
Contemporary Sculptor
Artwork / Dancing Figures is now completed production
News / Cupola (First Work Series) is being exhibited at the London Biennale VII Edition 2025
Artwork / Sky Trees continues production in Beijing
Artwork / Dancing Figures, alternate scale in production
“Everything we see has sculptural potential; it’s simply a matter of transforming an idea into form".
CH
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.
Constantly attentive to the world around him, 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>
DESIGNING / PRODUCTION
Creating one of CH’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, CH 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.
CH’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 CH to ensure it meets his exacting standards, with particular attention paid to the accuracy of the form and the perfection of the mirrored surface.
SKY TREES - IN PRODUCTION
COMMISSIONING SCULPTURES
Whether you're seeking a domestic scale or a monumental piece that defines a space, I offer a full range of custom-size commissions. Together, we can determine the scale that best suits your vision. Each commissioned work is part of a limited edition, ensuring its uniqueness and integrity.
All scaled commissions are rooted in works I’ve already created. Whether it begins with a small personal sculpture or a large-scale public installation, my sculptural process is guided by close observation, precision, and transformation. Each piece, regardless of size, is shaped with an emphasis on material, presence, sculptural potential and mindful of budget.
Available for Commission: Dancing Figures and Sky Trees. Browse Artworks >
Work for collectors, institutions or private individuals, these works range from table pieces to stand alone in a domestic setting. Crafted in polished mirrored stainless steel, they deliver a reflective and tactile presence, bringing a sense of movement and light.
Perfect for public spaces, architectural contexts, or institutional collections, large-scale works are site-responsive and tailored to their environment. Like their smaller counterparts, they are fabricated in polished mirrored stainless steel, chosen for its durability, elegance, and ability to maintain visual clarity at scale. From initial concept to final installation, every stage is executed with precision and with the support of specialist professional advice, to ensure the sculpture becomes an integral part of its setting.
Works like Sky Trees and Dancing Figures exemplify this approach: inspired by nature, abstracted through form, and realised through craft and engineering. At every scale, my work is grounded in a simple belief: sculpture is not just the making of objects, but the transformation of experience, idea into form.
If you're considering a commission, I welcome the opportunity to begin a conversation. Together, we can explore how your vision might be brought to life. To start the process, please reach out via the [contact page]