ANDREA HUGHES

SPACE 1

Exhibition dates : 21 April - 3 May 2026
Opening reception : Wed 22 April 2026, 6:00 - 8:30pm

Glamalama

Glamalama is an unapologetic celebration of glitter, glamour and joyful excess. Across the exhibition, kitsch icons and exquisitely pampered poodles take centre stage, shimmering with rhinestones, lush colour and richly textured surfaces. The works revel in flamboyance. Impasto curls, sparkling embellishments and decorative pattern create a world where glamour is not restrained but joyfully amplified.

Drawing on nostalgia, from retro interiors to salon-styled poodles, the exhibition reclaims decorative kitsch as a site of power rather than triviality. Wallpaper motifs reference domestic histories and traditionally feminised spaces, while exaggerated glamour pushes these elements into playful theatricality. Femininity here is knowingly performed, confident, humorous and delightfully over the top.

Ultimately, Glamalama revels in colour, texture and camp sensibility. The works celebrate the freedom to be excessive, decorative and dramatic, honouring a lineage of feminine glamour while winking at it with warmth, wit and a generous dusting of sparkle.