PATRICK HUGHES: The Newest Perspective: October 16 - November 16, 2024

Of special note is Hughes’ homage to the city of San Francisco: Golden Gate, a large format oil on board construction which features images of the Golden Gate Bridge and the famous San Francisco skyline as seen from a vantage point within a museum collection of works by various Pop artists including: Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Bay Area’s renowned Wayne Thiebaud and Mel Ramos.

Patrick Hughes’ deep admiration for the city of Venice is evident in many of his works, where its waterways, bridges, and enchanting architecture become central themes. The city's unique spatial layout, which has inspired artists for centuries, specifically resonates with Hughes' interest in perspective manipulation.

One of his key influences is the 18th-century Venetian artist Canaletto, who was a master of capturing Venice’s grandeur through precise use of linear perspective in his detailed cityscapes. Canaletto’s ability to depict architectural depth and proportion with mathematical precision left a lasting impact on Hughes, whose own reverspective works echo this fascination with space and perspective. In Hughes’ interpretations, Venice’s iconic scenes become ever-shifting, illusionary environments, blending his love for the city with his passion for defying the rules of visual perception.