Paddy Cotter

Paddy Cotter is a multidisciplinary artist whose work bridges painting, sculpture, and installation, exploring themes of memory, place, and human connection. Born and raised in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Cotter’s early experiences in a landscape marked by social transformation heavily influenced their nuanced approach to color and texture. After studying fine art at Ulster University, Cotter developed a distinctive visual language marked by gestural abstraction and subtle material experimentation.

Their art has been exhibited widely across the UK and Ireland and featured in group shows at institutions such as the MAC Belfast and the Irish Museum of Modern Art. Cotter’s practice often incorporates found objects and reclaimed materials, inviting viewers to consider the layers of personal and collective history embedded in everyday things. Through their evocative works, Cotter continues to investigate the bonds between place, identity, and memory, earning a reputation as an emerging voice in contemporary art.