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HAYLEY GIBBS

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I was fortunate enough to receive funding and support from #QEST in my final year of training in stone carving. Along with many subsequent opportunities since then in commissions and a welcoming community of makers.

The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) celebrates 35 years of championing excellence in craft. QEST transforms the careers of talented and aspiring makers by funding their training and education, creating pathways to excellence and strengthening the future of the UK’s craft sector.

Since launching its Partnership Programmes in 2023, QEST has reached over 19,000 young people and children, and supported underrepresented communities to explore craft and conservation careers.

As a charity, QEST’s work is made possible through the generous donations of its funders. Support from individuals and organisations ensure QEST can continue to provide transformative opportunities for talented and aspiring makers across the UK, for the next 35 years and beyond.

To mark their 35th anniversary, QEST are hosting an online auction showcasing 35 exceptional items generously donated by QEST Alumni and friends. Every bid helps QEST champion craft excellence, protect vital skills, and strengthen the future of UK craft.

https://uk.givergy.com/QEST35/

I was fortunate enough to receive funding and support from #QEST in my final year of training in stone carving. Along with many subsequent opportunities since then in commissions and a welcoming community of makers.

The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) celebrates 35 years of championing excellence in craft. QEST transforms the careers of talented and aspiring makers by funding their training and education, creating pathways to excellence and strengthening the future of the UK’s craft sector.

Since launching its Partnership Programmes in 2023, QEST has reached over 19,000 young people and children, and supported underrepresented communities to explore craft and conservation careers.

As a charity, QEST’s work is made possible through the generous donations of its funders. Support from individuals and organisations ensure QEST can continue to provide transformative opportunities for talented and aspiring makers across the UK, for the next 35 years and beyond.

To mark their 35th anniversary, QEST are hosting an online auction showcasing 35 exceptional items generously donated by QEST Alumni and friends. Every bid helps QEST champion craft excellence, protect vital skills, and strengthen the future of UK craft.

https://uk.givergy.com/QEST35/

Domesticated Ghost
2025
Clunch Limestone

Eternally stuck changing the bedsheets, what I imagine happened to the angel in the house after Virginia Wolf killed her.

Work in progress as I still haven't managed to kill my own heavenly being and get this finished but Halloween seemed like a good time to pop it on the gram.

👻

#sculpture #stone #stonecarving #artist #london #domestic #ghost

Domesticated Ghost
2025
Clunch Limestone

Eternally stuck changing the bedsheets, what I imagine happened to the angel in the house after Virginia Wolf killed her.

Work in progress as I still haven't managed to kill my own heavenly being and get this finished but Halloween seemed like a good time to pop it on the gram.

👻

#sculpture #stone #stonecarving #artist #london #domestic #ghost

Current work in progress 'Domesticated Ghost'

A wet day in the works shop makes for some ASMR rain drops and chisel taps.

#sculpture #stone #artist #ghost #workinprogress #carving

Current work in progress 'Domesticated Ghost'

A wet day in the works shop makes for some ASMR rain drops and chisel taps.

#sculpture #stone #artist #ghost #workinprogress #carving

Even with the tempromental weather this weekend @houghton_lodge_gardens was beautifully calming.

My piece Flesh Rock- Reclining is on show alongside lots of other beautiful work, and the grounds are full of more great sculptures to discover.

All part of @fluvii_sculpture current show, on until the end of September

#sculpture #exhibition #hampshire

Even with the tempromental weather this weekend @houghton_lodge_gardens was beautifully calming.

My piece Flesh Rock- Reclining is on show alongside lots of other beautiful work, and the grounds are full of more great sculptures to discover.

All part of @fluvii_sculpture current show, on until the end of September

#sculpture #exhibition #hampshire

Enjoyed getting back in the life room @stanleylifedrawing last month. Can't help but get into the beautiful folds with @lesma_artmodel

#lifedrawing #figurativedrawing

Enjoyed getting back in the life room @stanleylifedrawing last month. Can't help but get into the beautiful folds with @lesma_artmodel

#lifedrawing #figurativedrawing

Internal Grapple

I keep coming back to work into this more, she's pretty much there.

Plaster tablet with figurative relief.
170/240mm

#sculpture
#sculpturerelief #figurative #grapple #tablet #modernmonument

Internal Grapple

I keep coming back to work into this more, she's pretty much there.

Plaster tablet with figurative relief.
170/240mm

#sculpture
#sculpturerelief #figurative #grapple #tablet #modernmonument

Out after dark we paid a visit to the statue of William Shakespeare in Shoreditch. 7 years since I worked on this with Raphael, it was a real deep dive into elizabethan clothing and elastic free stockings.

#sculpture #bronze #shakespeare #publicsculpture

Out after dark we paid a visit to the statue of William Shakespeare in Shoreditch. 7 years since I worked on this with Raphael, it was a real deep dive into elizabethan clothing and elastic free stockings.

#sculpture #bronze #shakespeare #publicsculpture

Getting some time to reconstruct these sentimental pieces I made in early motherhood.
Made mimicking the movements of breastfeeding, I was so focused on the process and form I forgot to consider all the air I was putting back into the clay.
Resulting in them all exploding - thankfully @stick_ceramics rescued all the pieces.

The process of rebuilding and embracing the cracks feels very appropriate!

#sculpture #ceramic #rebuild

Getting some time to reconstruct these sentimental pieces I made in early motherhood.
Made mimicking the movements of breastfeeding, I was so focused on the process and form I forgot to consider all the air I was putting back into the clay.
Resulting in them all exploding - thankfully @stick_ceramics rescued all the pieces.

The process of rebuilding and embracing the cracks feels very appropriate!

#sculpture #ceramic #rebuild

Great to get to see the close of this exhibition up at @crescentarts with @feed_futures, beautiful space!

'Nurture'
21st march- 24th May 2025

An exhibition exploring all elements of motherhood and caregiving through various creative practices. Giving space to mothers who's opportunity to exhibit work has been limited due to their responsibilities.

My small studio piece 'Two Palm Press' was selected.
With limited time to create new work over the last few years I have been using materials in more immediate ways. These small figures formed by palms being pressed stand as if in conversation or about to embrace.

terracotta & limestone
140/110/50mm
2024

#sculpture #artiet #ceramicart #palm #exhibition #nurture #care

Great to get to see the close of this exhibition up at @crescentarts with @feed_futures, beautiful space!

'Nurture'
21st march- 24th May 2025

An exhibition exploring all elements of motherhood and caregiving through various creative practices. Giving space to mothers who's opportunity to exhibit work has been limited due to their responsibilities.

My small studio piece 'Two Palm Press' was selected.
With limited time to create new work over the last few years I have been using materials in more immediate ways. These small figures formed by palms being pressed stand as if in conversation or about to embrace.

terracotta & limestone
140/110/50mm
2024

#sculpture #artiet #ceramicart #palm #exhibition #nurture #care

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