We’re excited to introduce this exquisite little silk screen collage original artwork – one in an edition of five related pieces although each is unique and holds its own character. They form part of a larger body of work entitled “Structures of Pretence”exclusive to Curious Egg by emerging artist Alice Hughes. “The Structures of Pretence four-layer screen prints are a development of an installation of three sculptures inspired by puppetry that have anthropomorphic characteristics. I wanted the prints to feel like film stills or a fashion photoshoot to re-contextualise them as props. This strengthened the projects dialogue that centres on themes of masquerade and illusion.” Alice Hughes The work has been printed by hand using silk screen a method by which specialist inks are pushed through the tiny holes in stretched silk by hand, in masked layers -an ancient method that gives the final work a beautiful matt finish with rich depth of colour and tone. The surface is cut and raised to reveal a carefully selected bold colour or metallic in collaged paper. Like a miniature theatrical stage set, this intimate work has a Modernist twist of limited colours and beautifully pared down enigmatic compositions.