Art and Football

Gareth Hughes Art

Painting the Orient

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The Orient Collection

Art inspired by the spirit of football.

Match Day

Capturing the energy of fans and players.

Celebrating Leyton Orient.

I aim to blending my passion for football and art, focusing mainly on Leyton Orient's special story.

Based on my own observations at Leyton Orient Football Club, my current work is exploring the dynamics of such a sport with players conscious of terrace support, whilst operating in the context of 'grassroots' football. Football is acting as a mirror of society in general, post lockdowns and restrictions. The action captured explores the close interaction of the players, even if on opposing forces.

Experience

St Helens College of Art & Design, BA Hons Fine Art (First Class), Coventry University,, MFA (Master in Fine Art), University of Reading, Boise Scholarship in Fine Art, Slade School of Fine Art, London, Visiting Fellow, Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, USA,Leadership & Management in Education, Sheffield Hallam University.

Previously Head of Art (1991-2025) at various independent schools.

Currently Team Leader = GCE Art & Design, Pearson. Subject Expert Group, Oak National Academy, Tour Guide at London Museums. Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). Axisweb.

Recent exhibitions include -

Portraits in a Pandemic, Pelican Gallery, Edinburgh, Flux Exhibition - V1, The Wilderness Exhibition, Crypt Gallery, London, Being Human Festival, Queen Mary's University, London.