About me

Will Hughes is a Multi-Disciplinary artist who is a studio holder at The Auxiliary in Middlesbrough. Will’s work is Conceptually driven by lived experiences as a queer, non binary person in the UK. They explore human themes such as touch, belonging and sensuality, through the use of everyday and constructed objects, as well as lyrics which title the works. The work seeks to seduce the viewer through materials and the often slow mechanical repetitive movements. Building layers of understanding, imagery and materiality into the work. In 2018 they were awarded the Kenneth Armitage Foundation, Graduate Award for their degree show at Bath School of art and design. In recent years they have had 2 solo shows in Leicester and Bath and shown extensively in group shows in the UK. Internationally they have shown in group shows in Cyprus, Germany and South Korea.

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Projects

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  'I'm not here for love tonight, The way you touch just don't feel right’ (2019)'I'm not here for love tonight, The way you touch just don't feel right’ (2019) Demensions: Variable Materials: Variable but can include Stainless steel Straws, ear ring, flame glasses lens, etc. Title taken from ‘Cyber Stockholm Syndrome’ (2017) by Rina Sawayama.
• 'I'm just gonna dance all night, I'm all messed up, I'm so outta line’ (2020)'I'm just gonna dance all night, I'm all messed up, I'm so outta line’ (2020) Dimensions: 150 x 57 x 24cm Materials: Silver tinsel wigs, polystyrene, window wiper motor, conduit pipe. Title taken from ‘Dancing on my own’ (2010) by Robyn
• ‘3am, Mustang speedin’, Two lovers, headed for a dead end, Too fast, hold tight, he laughs.’Dimensions: Plywood: 30 x 122 x 75 cm Installation: Variable Materials: 18mm birch plywood, coloured ribbon, yellow light, aluminium fans, metal mesh. Title taken from ‘Jon Wayne’ (2016) by Lady Gaga
• 'In the land of gods and monsters, I was an angel looking to get fucked hard' (2019)Dimensions: Object 30 x 20 x 12cm With lights 122 x 140 x 12cm Materials: Polyurethane Resin, White Spray paint, coral pink foam, green florescent tubes Title taken from ‘Gods and Monsters’(2012) by Lana Del Rey.
• ‘I Wish I Were Amanda Lepore’ (2018)Dimensions: 152cm x 61cm x 85cm Components: plaster, blush, microcrystalline wax. Foam, stainless steel and neon pink light. Tittle taken from ‘I wish I were Amanda Lepore’ (2013) by Sharon Needles featuring Amanda Lepore.
• ‘Try to kill it all away, But I remember everything’ (2019)Dimensions: 18 x 14 x 4cm Materials: 10mm clear acrylic, blue foam, pale yellow foam. Title taken from ‘Hurt’ by Nine Inch Nails.

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Work history

Sculpture TechnicianBath Spa School of Art
Jan 2019Bath, United KingdomFreelance
Helping students create their work with materials ranging from expanding foam, to resins and plaster. A large part of the role is working one to one with students guiding them to make the work. Mould making is an integral part of this role using silicone to make detailed moulds as well as plaster for the jackets. This job is a 2 month contract for paternity cover.

Skills

• Drawing
• Sculpture
• Photoshop
• Art
• Adobe
• Creative Direction
• Artistic Direction
• Illustration
• Creative Leadership

Education

BA Fine Art- First Class Honours Bath Spa School of Art
Oct 2016 - Jul 2018Bath, United Kingdom
Specialised in Kinetic and Static sculpture
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HND Arts and DesignGrantham College
Aug 2014 - Jun 2016Grantham, United Kingdom

Awards

Spike Island FellowshipSpike Island
A Years studio at Spike Island accompanied by a number of events including giving a talk about my work on the night of the fellows as well as giving a studio tour to the general public.
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Kenneth Armitage Graduate AwardKenneth Armitage Foundation
A financial award from the Kenneth Armitage Foundation, for the quality of work exhibited for my degree show.