Through his approach to 'slow photography' using analogue film and large-format cameras, Hughes captures the ethereal interplay of light and shadow in a way that invites deep contemplation of humanity's relationship with nature. The dappled light effect, known in Japanese as 'komorebi', represents the filtered sunlight penetrating through the forest canopy, creating a dance between illumination and darkness.

The work's interplay of light and shadow speaks to a deeper experience of the human condition. Like the dappled forest light, it suggests that even in darker moments, illumination can break through, offering glimpses of hope and transcendence.

Hughes' slow photography techniques allow viewers to pause and reflect on their connection to the natural world. The dappled light becomes a metaphor for finding moments of clarity and beauty amid the shadows of contemporary existence.