Duggie Fields

Favourite colour:

Red

Artist

Duggie Fields’ body of work is marked by a distinct signature style of post-Pop figuration, and self-described since the mid 1990s – MAXIMALism – marrying imagery from classical and popular culture along with art history which is cyclically reused and repurposed within his painted canvases and intrinsically tied to his home
of the past 50 years.

With a heavy heart, we share the sad news that our beloved friend, artist Duggie Fields, has passed away. Duggie was a truly original human being in everything he did. He drew no division between his art and his life, and every single day held a reason to be creative. Where he lived, where he walked, how he dressed, what and who he painted, creativity fueled every molecule of the man. Like all great painters, he made it look effortless. His precise brushstrokes, his mathematical proportions, his balanced compositions and his colour schemes all seemed so simple yet held the key to his magic. His work is instantly recognizable. As with all originals, his vision was crystal clear, and he didn’t need accolades or approval from the art establishment; as long as he was creating, he was fulfilled and happy. He was never shy of trying new adventures in his art and was prolific. He worked in music, film, fashion, anything that piqued his interest. In so doing, his work stayed fresh and relevant and still feels ahead of its time. He leaves behind a tremendous legacy of important work.

Sadly he did not get to see this issue in print, although we talked regularly and he was excited to be part of the launch of HUE. In the coming weeks, we will share the films he created and screened as part of the festival of curious minds.

Duggie loved art and life and we loved him. He will be greatly missed.