Fine Arts

Meet the Artist: Patrick Hughes

The pioneering artist Patrick Hughes was influenced by René Magritte’s wit and originality and believes in acting on advice

Patrick Hughes: The artist first made his three-dimensional relief works in 1964

Celebrated, pioneering British artist Patrick Hughes first made his three-dimensional relief works in 1964 with the intention of doing the opposite to what was being done at the time. His innovation and determination in this field has since earned him an honorary science doctorate in the field of neurology. Born in Birmingham and based in London, his incredible and sought-after – and sometimes witty – three-dimensional pieces use optical illusion to challenge the viewers perspective ...