HAUSMAYHEM
About HAUSMAYHEM
Molly Roberts
Molly Roberts is an artist and ceramicist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Working primarily with hand-built stoneware, she creates sculptural vessels and wall forms that explore the space between function and feeling.
Through her ongoing studio practice, HAUSMAYHEM, Roberts builds an evolving archive of objects that balance humour, tension, and tenderness in clay. Her works often take the form of hybrid vessels, objects that appear both protective and vulnerable, playful yet precise.
Beyond her studio practice, Roberts engages in curation and collaborative projects that extend her interest in making as dialogue. She has presented work at Decorex Cape Town (2025) and in independent exhibitions and group shows in Johannesburg.
Her practice continues to expand through teaching, studio building, and creative partnerships that bridge art, design, and community.
Process
Ceramic works by Molly Roberts (@hausmayhem)
Video shot and edited by james Reynolds (@jimimajik)
Sound by Louis in the lab (@louis_in_the_lab) and Dean Barrett (@deanonkeys88)
Showcase
Ceramic works by Molly Roberts (@hausmayhem)
Video shot and edited by james Reynolds (@jimimajik)
Sound by Louis in the lab (@louis_in_the_lab) and Dean Barrett (@deanonkeys88)
EXPERIENCE
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Ceramics | Sculpture | Drawing | Teaching | Fabrication | Woodwork | Welding | Jewellery Making / Silversmithing | Mould Making & Casting | Sewing & Pattern Making | Concept Development | Exhibition Planning | Workshop Facilitation | Illustration & Design
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Solo
Just Between Us, NO END Contemporary (2025)
Curated
With Friends Like These, NO END Contemporary (2025)
Kids These Days series, TMRW Gallery & Keyes Art Mile (2019–2025)
Selected Group
Flower, NO END Contemporary (2024–2025)
The Brass Table, Zurich (2025)
The Un-Turning Wheel, Kalashnikovv Gallery / Latitudes Center for the Arts (2024)
Objects by Kalashnikovv, 100% Design (2024)
INSCAPE, JVH Gallery (2022)
Figure Me, Art & Collect (2022)
Fairs
Featured Maker, Handmade Contemporary Africa — Decorex Cape Town (2025)
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Open Window Institute, Centurion — MakerSpace Technician (2026- present)
Facilitation of training and usage of Fabrications Machines, Printmaking Studio, and Woodworking Workshop.
NO END Contemporary, Johannesburg — Gallery & Sales Assistant (2024–2025)
Supported gallery operations, exhibition installation, and daily management.
About Wood — Head Graphic Designer & Illustrator (DECOREX JHB 2024)
Developed visual identity and illustrations for brand materials. Designed expo booth decals and catalogue.
House of Special Things (HOST) — Founding Member (2024–present)
Organised exhibitions and workshops; facilitated group critiques and figure drawing sessions.
Keyes Art Mile — Workshop & Activations Manager (2024)
Developed and led creative workshops for Keyes Art Night.
University of Johannesburg (DOVA) — Sculpture Tutor (2023)
Tutored first- and second-year sculpture students.
Pridwin Preparatory School — Locum Art Teacher (2025)
Substitute art teacher, focusing on practical artmaking and creative experimentation.
Freelance Artist’s Assistant (2015–present)
Assisted artists including Frances Goodman, Isobel Thompson, Caroline Schultz Vieira, and Mary Sibande.
Play Braamfontein — Art Teacher (2022–2023)
Led creative classes for children and youth.
SOFA (School of Fine Art) — Teacher (2015–2018)
Pop-up Print, Johannesburg — Sales Assistant (2016–2019)
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University of Johannesburg — BA Visual Arts (2020–2022)
Graduated with distinction; Dean’s List; Top achiever; Major in Theory, Drawing, and Sculpture.
University of Johannesburg — BA Honours, Visual Arts (2023)
Graduated with distinction; Major in Theory, Drawing, and Sculpture.
Mercury School of Woodwork, Cape Town (2019)
Basic Carpentry and Workshop Safety.
Parktown High School for Girls, Johannesburg (2012–2017)
GED/NSC with distinctions in Visual Art, English, and History.
Recipient of the Art Award (2017).
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