Fine Art Magazine June 18

Doug has built a formidable reputation over the last few years as the man behind ‘the smile’, one of the most iconic artworks of the 21st century. Since he was named as the country’s best-selling artist and described in a BBC news broadcast as the most popular living artist in the UK, his original paintings and limited edition prints and sculptures have become some of the most highly sought-after collectors’ items on the UK art scene and beyond. He has been the subject of numerous lavishly illustrated fine art books, has been featured in the press and on national TV and radio on several occasions, and has travelled as far as Japan where collectors love the man whose artwork transcends boundaries and crosses continents. Some artwork lends itself better to sculpture than others. There are some figures that translate beautifully into three dimensions and this is undeniably the case in the work of Doug Hyde. This heart-warming new sculpture is a perfect case in point; engaging and tactile, it does all the things that Doug Hyde does best – enchant, amuse, and of course, inspire. When Doug released Make a Wish last year as a limited edition on paper, it sold out almost immediately. We are anticipating that this vibrant new interpretation of the same three characters in their fairy-tale setting will be met with the same enthusiasm, both by those who missed out first time round and by those who would like to own the highly collectable partner piece to their paper edition. ...and trust the nation’s favourite artist DOUG HYDE to make it come true ! 17 DOUG HYDE MAKE A WISH