Art That Shimmers - The Glitter Edition

Glitter has long been misunderstood in art. Too often written off as decorative or fleeting, it is a material that can feel at odds with seriousness or craft. But when used with intent, glitter does something more interesting. It introduces light, texture, and movement. It gives a surface presence. In the right context, it sharpens meaning rather than softening it, transforming a print into an object that responds to space, time, and changing light.

This week we are focusing on prints that refuse to sit flat. Works that catch the light, shift as you move through a room, and add a subtle sense of motion to the wall. From satirical statements and pop interventions to historical portraiture and iconography, these pieces use glitter and diamond dust as material, not embellishment.

New arrivals at Electric Gallery include Glitter Kiss and Wish You Were Here (Moon) by Dave Buonaguidi, alongside an irreverent Florence Nightingale blue plaque satire. To expand the story, we are pairing them with standout works that already embrace shine: Some Like It Hot (Red Glitter Edition) by Cassandra Yap, Nūr Jahān by Damien Hirst, Brigitte Bardot (Blush Pink, Diamond Dust) by David Studwell, and Sexy MF (Diamond Dust Edition) by Oli Fowler.

Together, they show how reflective surfaces can amplify colour, sharpen meaning, and transform a print into something closer to an object. Art that responds to its environment, rather than simply occupying it.