SOTO (UK)

SOTO (UK) is a multidisciplinary artist whose dynamic practice spans painting, printmaking, and installation, exploring the intersections between urban culture and abstract expressionism. Emerging from the vibrant creative underground of Manchester, SOTO’s work is characterized by bold gestures, layered textures, and a fearless approach to colour that draw inspiration from graffiti, industrial architecture, and the everyday rhythm of city life. With a background in both fine art and design, SOTO navigates the boundaries between digital and analog processes, crafting pieces that pulse with energy and immediacy.

Widely exhibited in galleries and alternative spaces across the UK and internationally, SOTO continuously challenges viewers to reconsider their relationship with public and private environments, embedding narratives of resilience and transformation within each composition. Their work has garnered attention for its raw authenticity and its ability to translate the chaos of the urban landscape into moments of unexpected beauty and reflection.