About The Artist

Eugene John Hughes is a self-taught visual artist based in the United States, known for his emotionally resonant mixed media works rooted in abstract expressionism. Drawing on personal history, spiritual reflection, and sensory experience, Hughes creates richly layered paintings that blend acrylics with unconventional materials such as plaster, copper wire, fabric, sand, and glass. His work explores themes of memory, identity, faith, and loss—often incorporating deeply autobiographical elements to create pieces that are both visually and emotionally compelling.

Hughes’ artistic practice is marked by a strong emphasis on texture and materiality, inviting viewers to engage not just visually but viscerally. His pieces have been exhibited in galleries and art fairs and featured on platforms such as Artavita and First Saturday Arts Market. Through his work, he offers a powerful meditation on transformation, presence, and the enduring impact of lived experience.