Sculptor and ceramist who studied at Birmingham College of Art. He then travelled extensively and worked in Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, India, Nepal, Japan, South Korea and in continental Europe, all of which contributed to his unique style. Among his shows were Sotheby’s and Christie’s; Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh; Graham Gallery, New York; Martha Sneider, Chicago; and Running Ridge Gallery, Santa Fe. He had a solo show at Anthony Hepworth Fine Art, Bath, 1992. For a time Hayes had a studio in Cornwall.