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Karen Hughes

My work explores the dark and dramatic through the lens of historical design and vintage media.

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Warpaint Triptych — gallery wall

Warpaint Triptych

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These works share a consistent 'Warpaint' subject and bold, expressive technique across a vibrant, punk-inspired palette. — ‘Warpaint: Rebel Orange’ and ‘Warpaint: Punk Turquoise’.

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Works by Karen Hughes

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Warpaint: Rebel Orange — framed, leaning against the wall

Warpaint: Rebel Orange

Karen Hughes

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Warpaint: Punk Turquoise — framed, leaning against the wall

Warpaint: Punk Turquoise

Karen Hughes

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About Karen

Karen receives 20% of every sale

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Based on the west coast of Scotland, Karen Hughes brings a designer's eye to her practice. A graduate of the Glasgow School of Art, her work is rooted in a deep appreciation for the dark and dramatic, often drawing from the high-contrast atmosphere of silent cinema and historical design movements. Her compositions are a dialogue between eras, finding rhythm in the sharp geometry of Russian Constructivism and the intricate details of Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewelry. These structured influences meet the fluid energy of 1960s psychedelia and the bold graphic language found in album covers and magazines from the 1970s and 80s.

Visual voice

Karen’s aesthetic balances the rigid, industrial lines of Constructivism with the organic, flowing ornamentation of Art Deco jewelry. Her work often mirrors the dramatic shadows of silent films and the vibrant, experimental layouts of vintage record sleeves.
Russian ConstructivismArt Deco Jewelry1960s PsychedeliaSilent Movie AestheticsVintage Graphic Design
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Karen Hughes — questions answered

Where is Karen Hughes based?

Karen lives and works on the west coast of Scotland.

What is her artistic background?

She is a design graduate from the Glasgow School of Art.

What historical movements influence her work?

Her style is shaped by Russian Constructivism, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco jewelry design.

How does vintage media impact her style?

She draws inspiration from silent movies, 1960s psychedelia, and album covers and magazines from the 1970s and 80s.

What is the overall mood of her collection?

The work is characterized by a dark and dramatic tone, blending structured geometry with fluid, psychedelic elements.

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