Hughes Marino is a New York City-based visual artist specializing in 7-foot-scale painted sculptures. He is known for his vibrant and creative shapes, often with surreal and grotesque characters. The work offered by Hughes includes paintings, sculptures, and murals in various mediums, including acrylic on canvas, acrylic on styrofoam board (cardboard), resin, tile paint, and powder coat finishes.

Hughes Marino is a very experienced artist. Artist Hughes Marino began working at age 12 in New York City, working with various sign companies. His commissions included work for a relative of the famous rap star Jay Z. When he was 17 years old, Hughes Marino started his own company, where he drew and painted custom signs for local businesses.

In addition to hand-painted signs, the buyer and tenant rep company created murals on large exterior walls. He also made his paints and materials to achieve high-quality results. After that experience working as an artist, Hughes Marino decided to attend college and receive formal art training that would ultimately lead him toward his present career as a fine artist.

Among the First to Use Cardboard in Large Scale Sculptures

Artist Hughes Marino has had solo exhibitions in New York City, Los Angeles, and Marbella, Spain. He has also participated in group exhibitions in Miami, Long Island, and New Jersey (Connect).

Hughes Marino is among the first artists to use cardboard in large-scale sculptures. That innovation and his unique style have made him stand out as a lead artist among his peers. His work is represented by Millennium Fine Arts, an international art gallery specializing in displaying the work of many talented artists worldwide.