"Though there are certain structures audiences may recognise, there will always be a twist. There’s an artistic interpretation of the research material."
Michael McHugh is a New Zealand-born, Sydney-based artist renowned for his vibrant, abstract botanical paintings. With over thirty years of artistic practice, his work intricately weaves colour, texture, and form, drawing profound inspiration from the natural world. McHugh's creative process begins with extensive research in museums, libraries, and gardens, followed by experimental drawings and collages. This meticulous groundwork culminates in large-scale acrylic paintings that evoke both the familiar and the fantastical