Patrick Hughes

Patrick Hughes is a British artist born in 1939, celebrated for his invention of 'reverspective,' a technique in which three-dimensional painted surfaces create a powerful optical illusion where the parts of the picture that appear furthest away are actually physically closest to the viewer. His work plays with paradox, perspective, and the nature of visual perception, drawing on art historical references, language, and humor. Hughes is considered a significant figure in British optical and conceptual art, and his work has been exhibited and collected internationally.