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The Xogram & Interdisciplinary Practice
Hugh Turvey (HonFRPS, FRSA) is a British artist, photographer, and experimentalist recognized as the pioneer of the Xogram—a specialized medium bridging fine art, diagnostic science, graphic design, and pure photography. Fusing traditional camera-less photogram techniques with high-frequency X-ray radiation, Turvey exposes objects directly onto radiation-sensitive film, manipulating kilovolts (kV), milliamperes (mA), exposure duration, and hand-applied color to reveal the internal density and hidden structures of subjects.
Beyond conventional radiography, his work spans advanced scientific imaging modalities including Computed Tomography (CT), Micro-CT, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Fluoroscopy, Mammography, and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).
“Hugh Turvey, contemporary pioneer of the X-ray art genre over 30 years, has witnessed first-hand the advances of imaging and is uniquely positioned between the aesthetic photographic and radiographic worlds. His work has cultural, art historical and photographic reference points which bridge the divide between science and art.”
— Dr. Michael Pritchard HonFRPS, Royal Photographic Society
Institutional Honors & Leadership
- British Institute of Radiology (BIR): Appointed inaugural permanent Artist-in-Residence in 2009 following his solo exhibition 'X-perimentalist' at the Gallery@OXO, London, promoting radiographic aesthetics and public scientific engagement.
- Royal Photographic Society (RPS): Awarded an Honorary Fellowship (HonFRPS) in 2014 for promoting the 'art of science'. Appointed Chair of the RPS Science Committee in 2022 and judge for the inaugural RPS / Royal Society Publishing Photography Competition in 2024.
- Royal College of Radiologists (RCR): Delivered the prestigious annual Crookshank Lecture in 2019 to 450 clinical radiologists and awarded the RCR Engraved Silver Medal.
- Royal Society of Arts (RSA): Elected Fellow (FRSA) in 2016 in recognition of achievements in public sector healthcare projects and community engagement.
- Early Foundations: BA (Hons) in Photography from Blackpool & The Fylde College (1994); served a four-year apprenticeship (1994–1998) under rock photographer Gered Mankowitz; award winner at the John Kobal Photographic Portrait Award (National Portrait Gallery).
Applied Healthcare & Architectural Art
Turvey is a key practitioner in using applied radiographic art to humanize clinical spaces and reduce anxiety in high-stress medical environments:
- Benenden Hospital Trust: Lead Artist (2006–2021) creating large-scale architectural Xogram murals. Won 'Best Internal Environment New Build' at the 2018 Building Better Healthcare Awards.
- Yeovil District Hospital (Wellcome Trust): 2009 Artist-in-Residence producing 29 permanent hospital artworks and the international touring exhibition inr-i (inner eye).
- Public & Clinical Permanent Collections: Permanent installations at University College Hospital (London), Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston, USA), Dorset County Hospital, and medical facilities across Germany and South Africa.
- Canary Wharf Group: Public touring installation 'Hidden Garden' originally commissioned for Crossrail Place Roof Garden, London.
Commercial Collaborations & Digital Innovations
Managing projects via Gustoimages Ltd (co-founded with Artemi Kyriacou), Turvey has delivered Motion X-ray TV commercials and creative direction for international brands including Chanel, DITA Eyewear, BÄR Footwear, L’Oréal Paris, Waitrose (Heston Blumenthal range), and Haute Couture designer Iris van Herpen.
In digital publishing, he produced 'X is for X-ray', an interactive educational iPad app and eBook launched at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), featuring synchronized 360-degree visible light and X-ray rotatable imagery.
Studio & Print Edition Inquiries
For fine art print editions, architectural mural commissions, exhibition licensing, and commercial projects:
Gustoimages Ltd / Xogram Studio
London, United Kingdom
Email: email@artistx.studio
Phone: +44 (0)20 8849 8465
Web domains: x-rayartist.com | xogram.com | artistx.studio
