“Even in the studio, I can feel inauthentic. But when I feel really authentic the payoff is huge. It's really crazy. It almost becomes like out-of-body authentic. It's more than me. My ego, whatever, the character of me, disappears. This feels more true to something than an idea that I might have about something beforehand, that we go into the studio with [...] By the time we are in there, you're talking to someone else.”

Statements like these give Hugo's paintings a voice—a way of expressing ideas that transcend words. This quote, taken from a conversation we had in one of Brighton's iconic fish and chip shops, describes a creative process that feels larger than earthly life itself. It reflects the interplay between the human spirit and the physical world, exploring how we, as humankind, adorn the planet with our ideas.

Hugo Winder-Lind's work explores the relationship between our bodies and our environment, often evoking a sense of divinity. This connection is especially evident in his skies, which feature prominently in his paintings, imbuing them with a celestial quality that resonates deeply. Learn more about Hugo by watching this 20 minute long documentary, that was filmed in December 2024.