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This monograph is the first extensive overview of British artist Des Hughes's work, spanning over ten years and showcasing his unique blend of wit, dark humour, and sensitivity, all delivered with a deadpan tone. Hughes engages deeply with sculpture traditions, challenging conventional methods and materials, where nothing seems as it initially appears, from resin cast to mimic clay combined with marble dust, to surreal reconfigurations of collected objects. He acknowledges the modernist sculpture canon while infusing his pieces with a fragile heroism. The book also highlights his work with textiles, where his self-taught, amateurish embroidery adds a spontaneous, homespun quality to his art. Featuring insights from Stephen Feeke, Harry Thorne, and Bruce Haines, this comprehensive monograph unravels Hughes's innovative contributions to contemporary sculpture.

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