Patrick Hughes
Picture Books, 2009/2017, oil on board construction (detail)

Patrick Hughes

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Biography

PATRICK HUGHES (b 1939)

Patrick Hughes made his first three-dimensional relief painting in 1964  his intention: to do the opposite of what was done. More than fifty years on, he is still doing so.

First exhibiting with Angela Flowers in 1970, Hughes’ painted reliefs constantly baffle his audience, demonstrating how deceptive appearances can be. As we walk towards the seemingly flat paintings they loom out at us, creating a disorientating, ‘moving’ experience. The preconceived assumptions of eye and brain are challenged, inevitably raising important questions about our perception and the subconscious.

His witty illusions are not meant to confuse us (although they do), but aim to clarify our relation to reality. Instead of describing paradox, we can now experience it interactively; for his work is more to do with us, the way we think and the way we perceive.

Hughes’ work is included in major public collections such as Tate, Victoria & Albert Museum and the British Council.

Multiples

Patrick Hughes Collection, 2018
Patrick Hughes, Collection, 2018
7000.00
Patrick Hughes Popping, 2017
Patrick Hughes, Popping, 2017
9000.00
Patrick Hughes Robotski, 2017
Patrick Hughes, Robotski, 2017
7000.00
Patrick Hughes Silver, 2017
Patrick Hughes, Silver, 2017
5000.00
Patrick Hughes Jazz, 2016
Patrick Hughes, Jazz, 2016
6000.00
Patrick Hughes Peggy, 2016
Patrick Hughes, Peggy, 2016
10000.00
Patrick Hughes Great Wall, 2016
Patrick Hughes, Great Wall, 2016
6000.00
Patrick Hughes Bookends, 2015
Patrick Hughes, Bookends, 2015
8000.00
Patrick Hughes Variety, 2013
Patrick Hughes, Variety, 2013
12000.00
Patrick Hughes Remarkable, 2013
Patrick Hughes, Remarkable, 2013
8000.00
Patrick Hughes Show, 2011
Patrick Hughes, Show, 2011
6000.00
Patrick Hughes Sheep, 2008
Patrick Hughes, Sheep, 2008
3000.00
Patrick Hughes Baggage, 2008
Patrick Hughes, Baggage, 2008
2500.00
Patrick Hughes Gazebo, 2005
Patrick Hughes, Gazebo, 2005
7000.00

Videos

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Patrick Hughes, For The Venice Biennale, 2006, Oil on board construction
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Patrick Hughes, Picture Books, 2009/2017, Oil on board construction
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Patrick Hughes, Booking, 2014, Hand painted multiple with archival inkjet
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Patrick Hughes, In and Out, 2019, Hand painted multiple with archival inkjet

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