Hayley's work is a dynamic exploration of play, freedom, and movement, where colour takes the lead and instinct guides the rhythm. Through an intuitive painting process, energy is captured in motion, allowing layers to emerge, dissolve, and transform, mirroring the ever-shifting landscapes that serve as a source of inspiration.

Having spent a decade in Canada before returning to South Africa, her practice is shaped by a striking contrast: the quiet vastness of the North and the sun-drenched intensity of Africa. These influences manifest through spontaneous mark-making, layered textures, and bold, expressive colour choices.

For Hayley, painting is an act of release, letting go of control, expectation, and perfection. Embracing the unpredictable nature of the medium, she allows paint to resist, forms to appear and disappear, and compositions to unfold organically.

At its core, this body of work serves as an invitation to step into the present moment, experience the rhythm of colour, and engage with the raw, unfiltered joy of creative freedom