BIO

Jimée Katelyn Hayes (b. 2000, Washington, D.C.) is a Philadelphia-based multidisciplinary artist whose practice integrates ceramics, digital fabrication, and photography. Her technical repertoire includes wheel-thrown stoneware, digital clay prototyping via Rhino-based 3D modeling, and editorial photography. Hayes is primarily recognized for her ceramic vessels, which demonstrate a sophisticated synthesis of traditional hand-building techniques and contemporary digital workflows.

Hayes’s work is grounded in a process-based methodology and a rigorous investigation of material inquiry. Her practice is characterized by an iterative exploration of the structural and aesthetic boundaries of her chosen media, driven by a conceptual interest in the dialogue between the tactile nature of clay and the precision of digital imaging. This inquiry often centers on the representation of people of color, employing photography to document and elevate cultural narratives while maintaining a critical focus on the intersection of craftsmanship and identity.

A candidate for a Master of Art Education with an emphasis on Inclusive Practices at Moore College of Art & Design, Hayes actively bridges studio practice with pedagogical research. Her professional trajectory includes a 2024 residency at Moore College of Art (SAER) and an internship at The Clay Studio in Philadelphia. Hayes’s work has been exhibited at Moore College of Art, notably in the 2025 exhibition O.S.D. 1, and is informed by her ongoing contributions to art education and community-based workshops within the Philadelphia metropolitan area