Daniel Hughes

Mesmerized by Yu-Gi-Oh monster drawings as a kid, Daniel developed an art practice defined by a strong yet subtle color palette. Growing up in the South, Daniel repressed his gender identity and sexuality due to prejudices in the community. He used his paintings as methods of self-representation, environments where he could be as bold and exuberant with colors and bodies as he pleased. Daniel’s works often address themes of identity, expression, and religion and grapple with emotional moments deeply personal to the artist.