Patrick Hughes was born in Birmingham, England, in October 1939. He is a self taught artist who plays with perspective, optical illusions and figure-ground relationships. Building upon the work of M.C. Escher, Rene Magritte and Richard Artschwager, Hughes' paintings form a bridge between painting which is static and two-dimensional, and sculpture which is not.
Hughes held his first exhibition in 1961 and went on to develop his distinct perspective studies in the early years of his career. In calling the main body of his work, “Reverspective,” Hughes aims to warp our perceptions by constructing solid space through the use of sculpted painting.
Hughes builds his sculptured paintings using board which is taped together, gessoed and sanded until it is a pristine wall relief which mimics the shape of space. He then goes on to compose images of rectilinear forms such as buildings, books, doorways, boxes and gallery walls. The resultant painted reliefs baffle his audience by demonstrating how deceptive appearances can be. His Surrealist horizons imply deep space while the surface of the painting appears flat. Yet upon walking toward these seemingly flat paintings, they loom out at us, creating a disorientating, moving experience. Hughes challenges the assumptions of our eye and our brain, raising important questions about human perception and the subconscious.
Soon after his first appearance on the London art scene Hughes began exhibiting with Angela Flowers Gallery and continued to do so for over 40 years. In addition, he has taken part in many solo and group exhibitions across the UK and in America. As well as painting, he has also written and collated three books on visual and verbal rhetoric.
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Patrick Hughes - Walls Have Ears, optical art, reverspective, op art, illusion
By Patrick Hughes
Located in London, GB
Patrick Hughes (b.1939) Walls have ears 2020 oil on board construction 66.5 x 80.5 x 16 cm Price: £66,000 GBP (inc. 20% UK VAT) Provenance: Direct from the artist's studio Notes: ...
Oil, Board
$595
H 14 in W 16 in D 2 in
Antique Italian Lake Como "La Romantica" Framed Impressionist Landscape Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Italian oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Measuring: 14 by 16 inches overall, and 12 by 14 painting alone. Unsigned. Excellent condition, ready to hang and enjoy.
Oil, Board
$1,085
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 0.12 in
Morning in the mountains - mountain landscape painting
By Nikolay Dmitriev
Located in Zofingen, AG
The sunny summer painting with mountains is a beautiful wall decor, the painting is created en plein air, the artwork is full of different bright colours, combinations of warm and co...
Oil, Board
Sunset over the river - sunset landscape painting
By Nikolay Dmitriev
Located in Zofingen, AG
The sunny summer painting with sunset is a beautiful wall decor, the painting is created en plein air, the artwork is full of different bright co...
Oil, Board
$1,085
H 11.82 in W 13.78 in D 0.12 in
Sunny day in the mountains - mountains painting
By Nikolay Dmitriev
Located in Zofingen, AG
The sunny summer painting with mountains is a beautiful wall decor, the painting is created en plein air, the artwork is full of different bright colours, combinations of warm and co...
Oil, Board
$1,085
H 13.78 in W 9.85 in D 0.12 in
The Winter Sun - winter landscape painting
By Nikolay Dmitriev
Located in Zofingen, AG
The winter sunny painting with a fir forest is a wonderful wall decor, the painting is created en plein air, the artwork is full of different bright colours, combinations of warm and...
Oil, Board
The Deep Night - night painting
By Nikolay Dmitriev
Located in Zofingen, AG
The night painting with the bright Moon, the starry sky and a calm river is a beautiful wall decor, the painting is full of different cold colours. The ...
Oil, Board
$1,085
H 9.85 in W 11.82 in D 0.12 in
Blooming Cherry - original sunny landscape, painting
By Nikolay Dmitriev
Located in Zofingen, AG
The sunny impressionist painting with cherry blossom trees is a beautiful wall decor, the painting is full of different purple colours, combinations of warm and cold shades are profe...
Canvas, Oil, Board
$1,085
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 0.12 in
Hot Midday - original summer landscape, painting
By Nikolay Dmitriev
Located in Zofingen, AG
A summer landscape with wildflowers, a forest lake and a clear sky is a beautiful decoration for any interior. The painting is created en plein-air in one of favourite artist's place...
Canvas, Oil, Board
$1,073
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 0.12 in
Bright Sunset Over The Sea - original oil painting
By Nikolay Dmitriev
Located in Zofingen, AG
The evening painting with sunset over the sea is a wonderful wall decoration of any interior. The artwork is bright and it's full of positive energy! The artist masterfully captured ...
Oil, Board
$850
H 22.25 in W 18.5 in D 1.25 in
Stone Columns and Arch in the California Mission - Interior Scene by Mary Scott
By Mary Scott
Located in Soquel, CA
Interior courtyard scene by Mary Scott (American, late 19th/early 20th C). Two large stone columns support an arch, framing the composition. Between the columns, some of the courtyard can be seen, including a tree and the edges of a grassy area. Across the courtyard, there is a small desk and chair...
Oil, Illustration Board
$1,085
H 9.85 in W 11.82 in D 0.12 in
Sunset Over The Lake - original sunny landscape, painting
By Nikolay Dmitriev
Located in Zofingen, AG
The evening impressionist painting with the lake and the setting Sun is a beautiful wall decor, the bright painting is full of different colours, combinations of warm and cold shades...
Canvas, Oil, Board
$1,085
H 8.47 in W 13.78 in D 0.12 in
The sunny February day - winter landscape painting
By Nikolay Dmitriev
Located in Zofingen, AG
Nikolay paints winter paintings very seldom. But if there is the opportunity he tries to do his best to go painting in winter. Nikolay especially likes winter sunny days. He's always...
Oil, Board
A Newer Perspective By Patrick Hughes
By Patrick Hughes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Patrick Hughes b. 1939 British A Newer Perspective Oil on panel Signed, titled and dated “A Newer Perspective / Patrick Hughes / 2017” Part painting, part sculpture and part opti...
Oil, Panel
Ideal Home By Patrick Hughes
By Patrick Hughes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Patrick Hughes b. 1939 British Ideal Home Oil on panel Signed, titled and dated “Ideal Home / Patrick Hughes / 2023” Patrick Hughes, a London artist, creates works that blend pai...
Oil, Panel
The Barnes Foundation by Patrick Hughes
By Patrick Hughes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Patrick Hughes b. 1939 British The Barnes Foundation Oil on panel Another success from the artist, The Barnes Foundation displays a three-dimensi...
Oil, Panel
Sea Views by Patrick Hughes
By Patrick Hughes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Patrick Hughes b. 1939 British Sea Views Signed, titled and dated “Sea Views / Patrick Hughes / 2017” (en verson) Oil on panel Almost defying definition and description, the artwork of London artist Patrick Hughes explores perspective in a most fascinating and puzzling way. His signature 3-dimensional constructions, dubbed reverspectives, challenge the idea of traditional perspective, instead creating a completely unique visual experience. These constructions appear to move in conjunction with the viewer’s movements, inviting participation and sparking curiosity. Hughes has long been intrigued by ideas of illusion, visual irony and how one can be misled by the familiar. This work, entitled Sea Views, employs an ordinary beach scene punctuated by gallery walls displaying, ironically, more seascapes, including the famous Japanese woodblock print...
Oil, Panel
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H 29.75 in W 67 in D 1.25 in
The Scottish Museum of Modern Art by Patrick Hughes
By Patrick Hughes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Patrick Hughes b. 1939 British The Scottish Museum of Modern Art Oil on panel Signed, titled and dated “The Scottish Museum of Modern Art / Patrick Hughes / 2019” Part painting, part sculpture and part optical illusion, this work by London artist Patrick Hughes invites the viewer on a visual journey. This 3-dimensional construction breaks free from the wall and appears to shift as one moves in front of it. The artist’s experimentations with perspective and perception involve the viewer in a highly tangible way that is rarely seen in fine art. Driven by ideas of engagement, originality and humor, Hughes is one of the leading figures in contemporary British art. Hughes’ work often walks an intriguing line between Pop Art and Surrealism. Those influences are felt keenly in this particular work, not least because of the recreation of a René Magritte painting...
Oil, Panel
Palazzi
By Patrick Hughes
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Ed. 50 Patrick Hughes (b. 1939) is a British artist working in London. He is the creator of “reverspective,” an optical illusion on a three-dimensional surface where the parts of th...
Archival Ink, Acrylic
In and Out
By Patrick Hughes
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Ed. 75 Patrick Hughes (b. 1939) is a British artist working in London. He is the creator of “reverspective,” an optical illusion on a three-dimensional surface where the parts of th...
Archival Ink, Acrylic
Banksy
By Patrick Hughes
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Patrick Hughes (b. 1939) is a British artist working in London. He is the creator of “reverspective,” an optical illusion on a three-dimensional surface where the parts of the pictur...
Archival Ink, Acrylic