Andrew Hughes (photographer)
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Andrew Hughes is a leading English photographer whose photographic works reflect a concern with the ocean, beach and environmental issues. Born in 1966 in Castleford, Yorkshire, he developed an interest in the seascape and landscape after learning to surf whilst at Art College. He studied Fine Art at Cardiff University, and photography at the Royal College of Art, London. In 1995 he moved to Cornwall; currently he lives and works near Hayle, Penwith. He has supported NGO;s such as Surfers Against Sewage and the Marine Conservation Society.He has been Artist in Residence at Tate St Ives. He was the reserve shortlisted artist for the Arts Council Antarctic Fellowship 2007/8.
His recent book 'Dominant Wave Theory' is published by Booth-Clibborn and designed by David Carson. David Carson is an American graphic designer. He is best known for his innovative magazine design, and use of experimental typography. He was the art director for the magazine Ray Gun. Carson is almost universally acknowledged as the greatest and certainly the most influential graphic designer of the nineties. In particular, his widely-imitated aesthetic defined the so-called "grunge" era.
[edit] Selected bibliography
- “Dominant Wave Theory”, Andy Hughes, 2006, Booth-Clibborn Editions (london) ISBN 1-86154-284-4 & Harry N Abrams (New York).
- Art Now Cornwall, Susan Daniel McElroy & Sara Hughes, Tate Gallery, ISBN 978-1-85437-751-7
- The St Ives School 1997- 2007, Exhibition Catalogue, Dr Christopher Short, Mike Tooby, ISBN 0-9554778-0-8
