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 This 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 to form the final image. This ancient method 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. This intimate work is like a miniature theatrical stage set with a Modernist twist of limited colours and beautifully pared down enigmatic compositions.