Fiona Haynes - Tea Time

Tea Time
Silver, Clay and Resin
24cm x 26cm x 15cm
Ref. 55233

Tea Time and Tea Anyone, are sculptural works that transform vintage silver teapots into intimate stages for miniature human figures. By repurposing familiar domestic objects, the artworks explore themes of gathering, conversation, ritual, and connection. The teapot, a symbol of hospitality and shared experience, becomes a vessel for storytelling, inviting viewers to discover unexpected narratives within everyday items.

The juxtaposition of delicate figurative sculptures with polished silverware creates a dialogue between tradition and contemporary life. The works celebrate the social significance of tea as a catalyst for community, friendship, and reflection, while also drawing attention to the history and memories embedded within treasured household objects.

Through the creative reuse of vintage materials, Tea Time and Tea Anyone, highlight sustainability and renewal, giving new life and meaning to objects that have outlived their original function. The playful scale of the figures encourages close observation and personal interpretation, revealing moments of human interaction, curiosity, and connection that resonate across generations.