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Kottie Paloma

Having lived and worked for several years in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Berlin, Kottie Paloma has traversed the globe before settling in Vienna. His paintings delve into the darker aspects of society with humor and poignancy. From works grappling with uncertainty and chaos to fictitious portraits that delve into the essence of identity, Paloma challenges us to reflect on our own existence and our connections to the world we inhabit.

Paloma combines stigmas and emblems of his personal life to trace the contours of a critical narrative, tackling vast subjects such as politics and other human behaviours. Art historian and critic, Larissa Kikol discerns the image of a riot in Paloma’s works, “in a formal sense as gestural, material chaos between thing and person- an implosion of innumerable signs”.

Offering an unbridled view on people, cities, carvings and everything in between, Paloma’s body of work includes both abstract and figurative works, with exaggerated shapes and bold bodies reminiscent of animal mothers.

Utilizing muddied color reduction techniques, his art recalls the rawness of the earth and the primitiveness of cave paintings. With each piece, he translates different realms into unique symbols within his abstract compositions, inviting us to contemplate the intricacies of life and society.

 


 

Exhibitions

  1. Group Exhibition Bend Sinister

    Brussels May 10 — June 27, 2026

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