Richard Haining is a Brooklyn-based artist whose work centers on renewal through sculpting vessels and functional goods from reclaimed wood. His STACKED series exemplifies this as he utilizes small offcuts arranged in intuitive grids. Haining's craftsmanship reflects a respect for the history of materials, drawing inspiration from various artistic traditions, while advocating for environmental mindfulness. He aims to challenge perceptions of value in art by highlighting the beauty in repurposed items, encouraging discussions about sustainability and the coexistence of creativity and environmental responsibility. He is currently featured in two group exhibitions in New York.
By juxtaposing repurposed 'low-value' materials with 'high-art' forms, I invite viewers to reconsider what is truly valuable. Ultimately, I hope to spark a conversation about sustainability, showing that art, craftsmanship, and environmental responsibility can coexist-and that beauty can emerge from the most unexpected places.
Haining’s inspiration comes from a wide array of sources, from Classical Antiquity to East Asian design and 17th-century European Craftsmanship. His holy trinity is beauty, craftsmanship, and mindfulness for the environment.
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