Walk into Klekolo this August and you’ll feel the shimmer in the air. It’s not just the summer heat. It’s the dazzling presence of Sue Zola and glitter art. Her glitter art adorns our walls and catches the light like a visual spell.
Sue Zola is an Austin, Texas artist with Connecticut roots and an unmistakable style. Her pieces glow with humor, emotion, and pop culture nostalgia, blending glam with grit. Icons like David Bowie, Selena Quintanilla, and original works that feel like they leapt from a retro dream. Sue’s art doesn’t just hang on the wall—it announces itself.
David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust By Sue Zola
Sue Zola: Glitter That Tells A Story
Sue Zola is a lifelong artist who found her voice in the unlikeliest of places—glitter. What started as experimentation soon became a signature style: colorful, textured, and impossible to ignore.
Sue’s work has been featured in Elle Magazine, VH1’s The Pick-Up Artist, Will & Grace, and The Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. She’s exhibited her art in major cities like Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas.
Her sparkle has caught the eyes of some big names:
- 🎬 Quentin Tarantino
- 🎥 David Lynch
- 🎸 Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top
- 🎭 Nick Offerman & Megan Mullally
One of her pieces even made it into the holiday movie When Angels Sing, starring Willie Nelson and Harry Connick Jr.
Sue’s work has also been shown alongside punk legends like Iggy Pop, Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo, and Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth—showing just how wide her appeal really is.
“I have glitter stuck to everything I own. It’s in my car, my clothes, probably my lungs.”
—Sue Zola, 2012 interview The Daily Texan
Rebel Glam in Every Piece
Sue doesn’t use glitter as decoration. She uses it as her medium of truth—a way to tell stories that shimmer with personality and punch.
Her art is bold and emotional. It plays with pop culture and nostalgia, but it’s never just for show. Some pieces are rebellious. Others are deeply funny. All of them carry a spark of something real.
“Zola’s bright, shiny, funky pieces are a metaphor for our current and past times.”
Her style channels the chaos and color of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, but feels completely fresh today. Whether she’s honoring an icon or crafting a protest with glitter, her work is always fearless—and fun.
Lady Gaga by Sue Zola
Sue Zola’s Art at Klekolo World Coffee through August
Each piece bursts with bold color and iconic faces. Some wink with nostalgia, others crackle with attitude. There’s glam, grit, and a wild sense of fun running through it all.
“People stop in their tracks,” “They smile. They laugh. They talk about it. That’s the magic.”
Whether it’s your first visit or your hundredth, this show brings something unexpected to your coffee break. Come sip something good, soak up the shimmer, and let the glitter do its thing.
Want More Glitter?
Follow Sue online and get your daily dose of shine:
- 📸 Instagram: @suezolazola
- 📩 Email: suezola65@gmail.com
- 🎨 Commissions available
Audrey Hepburn by Sue Zola
Sparkle with Your Coffee
All month long at Klekolo World Coffee, Sue Zola’s glitter art takes center stage. Grab a drink, wander, look, and maybe—just maybe—leave with a little more sparkle in your day.
🎨 Want to Show Your Art at Klekolo?
We love featuring bold, creative, and local talent on our walls. If you’re an artist and want to be considered for a future exhibit, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Click here to learn more and see what is upcoming.
