HUSH, Poise, Limited Edition Screen Print

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18 layer limited edition screen print on 300gsm Somerset white satin hand pressed cotton paper with a gloss UV finish … more 18 layer limited edition screen print on 300gsm Somerset white satin hand pressed cotton paper with a gloss UV finish over figure; edition of 250.

UK based artist HUSH draws influence from graphic novels, animation and the evanescent quality of street art. HUSH's mix of anime inspired characters and pop-infused imagery creates a fascinating commentary on urban culture and has been described as Urban Abstract Pop. HUSH originally trained as a graphic designer and illustrator at Newcastle School of Art and Design. His love of street art goes back to his youth, when he did a bit of graffiti in his formative years and made posters for rave/dance nights. "I've always been interested in how graffiti was being reintroduced and how it was influencing styles and fonts, but never really being accepted as its own art form". Hush has worked throughout Asia, Europe and the USA. His interest and immersion in diverse cultures has influenced his art. His central focus is the female form, in particular iconic and Pop Art renditions, from the geisha to anime manga. Exploring figurative elements, he confronts and examines "the power, innocence, beauty and cunning of feminine sexuality". In an interview Hush explained, "The female form is art, and I always like to convey the power of the female form and how the presence of a woman can influence". He is also interested in the contrasts between old and new and the fusion of Eastern and Western culture. Hush's technique combines various street art approaches with traditional art practices. Absorbing influences from his extensive travels, he has found a striking connection with the mark making, tagging and graffiti he has encountered. His canvases mimic city walls once adorned with layers of wheat pasted images, tags and painting. As a result, his mixed-media pieces are an amalgamation of painting, screen-printing, spray-painting and collaging of graphic novels and comics.
HUSH art has been featured is numerous publications including "Street Knowledge" (Harper Collins), "The Street Art Stencil Book" (Laurence King Publishing), Art Monthly, and Huck Magazine. The Independent newspaper featured Hush in their list of the "Top 20 Up and Coming Artists." He has exhibited internationally at galleries and fairs such as White Walls Gallery (San Francisco), New Image Art Gallery (LA) and the SCOPE Art Fair (New York, Miami and Switzerland). less