• two sculptures, one brown and one cream facing each other in an exhibition
  • two large standing sculptures in garden
  • Sculpture on oak table
  • pointed white sculpture with black background
  • White sculpture in front of window
  • tall wooden sculpture on top of hill over looking view
  • white tear shaped sculpture in front of window
  • five sculptures infront of bright window
  • dark bowl shaped sculpture on wood window sill
  • Vintage staircase with sculpture on plinth
  • cream sculpture near window
  • Dark almost black carved spherical sculpture
  • white carved structure in ribbon shaped
  • orange spherical sculpture on window ledge

Halima Cassell: Artist & Sculptor

Halima’s work fuses bold geometric forms, recurring patterns, and architectural principles to explore a universal language of number and evoke a disquieting sense of movement. She employs definite lines and dramatic angles, carving into thick surfaces or solid forms to achieve depth and intensity.

Focusing on simple base shapes allows her to amplify the visual impact of intricate surface patterns and striking contours. This interplay generates the dynamic energy and compelling drama that define her distinctive style.

Over time, Halima has expanded her practice across a range of materials—from her first love, clay, to stone, glass, wood, and concrete. Each material presents unique challenges and possibilities, enriching the creative process. Yet a consistent stylistic thread runs through her work. Whether large or small, each hand-carved sculpture is a bespoke piece, made for both indoor and outdoor spaces.

 

 

  • She set very high standards for herself and was tireless in her efforts to reach them. After just three months she was able to carry out complex, compelling, delicate and dynamic work.
    – Helaine Blumenfeld OBE FRBS Dlitt

  • …Although Cassell is creating in different media – and respecting the unique characteristics of her material while doing so – she is also intent on discerning just how bronze, glass, marble and clay can ‘speak the same language
    – Ian Wilson

  • Her main preoccupation and sculptural impulse is to penetrate beneath the skin of the form to reveal the structure within – the crystalline seed of the stone, or the skeleton-like armature she perceives within the clay. She does not carve exteriors but reveals interiors – the folded abstract inner landscapes of her singular and highly imaginative vision.
    – Andrew Lambirth, Art Critic - Spectator Magazine

  • Working mostly with ‘naked clay’, that is without the use of glaze or slip, Cassell first carefully carves and then smoothes and burnishes to remove any blemishes, so virtually making the surface ‘ disappear’, leaving the form clean and prominent
    – Emmanuel Cooper

  • Beautiful – amazing to see someone work with such a variety of material to create such stunning, intricate pieces. I can imagine them out in the world, near water and nature. Beautiful, thank you.
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  • The geometry and the mathematics involved in Halima’s work have the same effect on me as listening to Bach: she manages to get the same essential harmony of shape, form and detail. Her pieces are deeply fashioned, which is unusual in ceramics
    – Eric Knowles (Ceramics Expert)

  • It is not easy to put into words the effect that Halima Cassell’s remarkable ceramic sculptures have on you when you first encounter a well displayed section of her work
    – Zachary Kingdom

  • I love this artist’s work. How she keeps her molten flowing themes through different media – stone, concrete, wood and even glass. Long to touch them. What a unique eye and hand she has. Wonderful.
    – Maureen Lepman

  • The work is of a high standard and creates an interesting contrast to the Da Vinci drawing. Can see the evolution of the process and the sculptures convey different ideas and theories. An excellent artist.
    – Jina

  • Halima’s work demonstrates incredible dedication and energy; one thing is clear, she will be among the future pathfinders and leaders.
    – Alan Grieve, Chairman, The Jerwood Foundation