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ARTIST, DESIGNER, PRODUCER & CREATIVE PROJECT CONSULTANT

LONDON & INTERNATIONAL

Neil is as an artist, senior academic and production designer, specialising in body art, costume, 3D scanning, 3D printing, as well as event design and production for the famous and fabulous.

Do you have an idea for a project, production, event or exhibition you’d like to discuss? Get in touch info@neilhughes.co.uk

CAREER

Throughout his illustrious fine art and production career, Neil’s Hughes’ extraordinary talent and team has attracted the patronage of notable figures in London and internationally, including royalty, celebrities, and luminaries of the entrepreneurial world. Patrons such as Prince Albert II of Monaco, the House of Liechtenstein, and Lord and Lady Leicester have commissioned Neil to create his awe-inspiring art and productions at their beautiful homes, estates and favourite venues to entertain and wow their guests.

Golden Masquerade for Lord and Lady Leicester, Minnas 21st

Golden Masquerade for Lord and Lady Leicester at Holkham Hall (2020)

FAMOUS AND FABULOUS PATRONS

Trailblazing entrepreneurs like Sir Richard Branson, Richard Caring, Patricia Caring, and Melissa Di Donato have also sought out and hired Neil’s creative vision, as well as luminaries from the entertainment industry, including Sir Elton John, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Tina Turner, all captivated by the immersive and fantastical ephemeral nature of his work.

Narnia Winter Wonderland Christmas Party Jean Paul Gaultier

Signature Stripes for Jean Paul Gualitier (2010)

LONDON’S FINEST ESTABLISHMENTS

Neil’s creations have also been commissioned by and graced esteemed establishments such as Annabel’s of Mayfair, The Savoy, The Dorchester, Claridge’s, and The Waterside Inn of Bray providing a backdrop of wonder for a special event.

Golden Masquerade for Gucci at the Dorchester (2017)

PAINTED PORTRAITURE

Neil’s artistic journey took flight in the late 1990s as a portrait artist with a unique twist. Employing special effects makeup and captivating costumes, he masterfully transformed models and subjects into mesmerising beings, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. Immortalising these enchanting fleeting creations and models in film , he originally photographed them using 35mm and 75mm film, resulting in a breathtaking collection of contemporary photographic portraits that transport subjects, models, sitters and viewers to a world of pure imagination.

FROM PORTRAITS TO PARTIES

In the early 2000s, Neil found inspiration in the captivating Rococo tradition, drawing from its mythical and supernatural themes that adorned antique murals and priceless paintings. Fuelled by this fascination, he embarked on a creative journey, producing two collections of extraordinary real-life characters and costume collections, The Enchanted Garden and Cirque Du Chic. With skilful special effect makeup artistry, he painted the physiques of models, cirque artists, and personalities, transforming them into mesmerising otherworldly beings as if they had stepped out of a Rococo painting. These enigmatic beings and their performance became the talk of private parties and events hosted by world-class trailblazing patrons, bringing the magic of the fantastical to life, captivating and entertaining both patrons and their guests alike, creating a Rococo wonderland in real-time and memories to treasure forever.

VIEW THE ENCHANTED GARDEN

VIEW CIRQUE DU CHIC

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

In the mid-2000s, Neil embarked on a mission of exploration, wanting to seamlessly merge the art of body painting and costume with the ever-evolving digital realm. Transitioning from capturing his works on physical 35mm and 75mm film to digital SLR cameras, he embraced the infinite and limitless possibilities of technology, propelling his art to new horizons in the digital age.

EMERGING TECHNOLOGY

Neil continues to embrace the possibilities offered by emerging 21st century technology and ventured into new frontiers with 3D scanning and 3D printing.

In 2017, he delved into the art of photogrammetry, capturing his models, subjects, and muses simultaneously from all angles, with the use of 96 digital cameras and state-of-the-art technology in order to create digital assets for 3D printing,. This cutting-edge technique creates permanent 3D sculpture from 96 2D photographs of fleeting ephermeal body art..

EXPERIENCE IS EVERYTHING

Neil’s artistic vision revolves around an unwavering commitment to crafting extraordinary experiences through his art and creativity, designed to transport others to a realm of fantastical wonder and pure delight. His creations and productions are dedicated to bringing joy and enchantment, offering moments of blissful escape to all who encounter his masterpieces.

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