My sculptures explore the delicate balance between figurative and abstract forms, enriched by the inclusion of archetypal imagery and a preoccupation with the solitary figure. Influenced by the principles of modernist and primitive art, my work aspires to embody a unique, ethereal quality while actively investigating the interplay between these distinct yet interconnected sculptural elements

Embedded in the core of my artistic exploration is a deliberate attempt to recapture the essence of animism, drawing from the rich historical context where art and sculpture played a pivotal role in tribal society. Channeling the animistic worldview, my carvings aim to embody a sense of vitality and connection with the natural world. This echoes a time when art served as a profound link to the spiritual and natural realms, an ethos that extends beyond the visual, resonating with the deep currents of human experience.

Hugo lives and works in south London