Hayley-Jay Daniels

Born and educated in the UK, a passionate artist since a child, I initially trained as an Interior Designer. After a successful career, I retrained in ceramics completing 7 years full time study at the Universities of Bristol and Cardiff.

As an artist my main focus is on the creation of figuratively based ceramic sculptures.

My artworks explore the complexities and variants of gender identity, through the expressions of gesture, posture and movement. Symbolic images of protective armour, clothing and the use of multiple layers are often central to many of my artworks.

My artworks are created in both porcelain and stoneware paperclay. The combined use of these materials enable the creation of larger artworks that are constructed using thin layers of clay. I mainly use hand-building and free form sculpting techniques.

I work from my studios in the South West of France. My artworks have been exhibited widely, and they are in collections throughout the UK, USA, Holland, Germany and within France.

Master of Arts Ceramics Degree
Passed with Distinction.
University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, UK. 2003

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Ceramics Degree
Passed with First Class Honours
University of the West of England, Bristol, UK. 2002.

BTec Diploma in 3-Dimensional Design
Passed with Distinction,
University of Suffolk, Art & Design, UK. 1985.

National Advanced Diploma in Design,
Passed with Distinction
Gloucester College of Art, 1983.

Beaux Arts du Périgord, 85 Biennale, Oct 2019.
Les Artistes Eymetois, Eymet, August 2019
'Mono' Solo Exposition, Galerie L'app'Art, Perigueux, Juin 2019.
Les Artistes Eymetoises, Eymet, June 2018
'Mimos', Galerie L'app'Art, Perigueux, July-Aug 2017.
'Nos Corps Changeants', Galerie Phi2, Villamblard, Oct-Dec 2016.
Art 'rencontres', Casseneuil, October 2016
'Etre', Hayley-Jay Daniels, Castillonnes, July 2016.
'Vign'Art' Chateau la Grand Maison, Monbazillac, Jun-Aug 2016.
'Vign'Art', Maison du Parc, Monbazillac, June-Aug 2016.
'Mémoires de Pays', Eymet, June 2016.
‘Fragment’ Hayley-Jay Daniels, Castillonnes, July 2015.
Artistes du Périgord Pourpre, Eymet, September 2014.
'Errances', Gaujenac, June 2014.
‘Fusion’ Hayley-Jay Daniels and Jan Shayler, Castillonnes Aug-Sept 2013.
L’artiste a trois, Chateau Duras, Sept-Oct 2012.
L’Artiste a trois, Chateau Bois Beaulieu, Sept 2012.
‘Transition’ Hayley-Jay Daniels, Castillonnes, Aug 2012. La Galerie du Presbytere, St Avit Senieur, Sept 2012.
Exposition, Pôle Expérimental Métiers d'Art de Nontron et du Périgord Vert, March 2012.
L’artiste a trois, Chateau Duras, Sept-Oct 2011.
Hotel de Thomazeau, Castillonnes, September 2011.
Artistes du Périgord Pourpre, Eymet, August ...