Paul Doran is a celebrated artist, described as “one of the best artistic talents to come out of Belfast in years.” His work is a profoundly personal abstraction of contemporary life, rendered on canvas with a distinct visual language. He combines elements of landscape, bio-forms, masks, and visual metaphors, often punctuated by edgy puns that offer both depth and wit. His art merges the unconscious with a keen awareness of the present moment, creating relevant and challenging images to the social climate.
Doran’s unique approach reflects his Belfast roots, which, as he notes, always play a role in his work—”visible or not, you are who you are.” His pieces are imbued with the textures and tensions of his environment, making them both universal and uniquely personal.
A graduate of Liverpool Hope University, Doran continues to create works that leave a lasting impact, pushing the boundaries of modern artistic expression while staying true to the complexities of his identity.
