CV & Artist Bio

Michael Cota

Born in Los Angeles, CA 1999

Living & working in New York City

A record of Michael Cota's professional experiences and artistic achievements.

 

EDUCATION

2018-2019        Milan Art Institute Mastery Program, Queen Creek, AZ

 

SOLO EXHIBITONS

2022              REVEALING THE UNSEEN, Rice Studios, New York City, NY

 

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2022              PORTRAIT, Display Cave Gallery, Brooklyn, NY

  COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS, 5 Borough Collective, Soho, NY

  NEON DREAM, Display Cave Gallery, Brooklyn, NY

2021              LIVING YOUR TRUTH, Pearce Green Gallery, Manhattan, NY

2020              OUT OF CHARACTER, LIC Arts Open Gallery, Brooklyn, NY

2019              PIONEERS ART EXPO, Marshall Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ

 

ARTIST RESIDENCIES

2018             "Transforming Your Artistic Practice: An Artist Residency at the Milan Art Institute"

                  "Exploring Greece's Artistic Landscape, Residency Program in Athens, Greece lead by the Milan Art Institute"

 

Michael Cota

"I’m inspired by people with a dream. As I paint I try to capture those elusive dreams and bring them to life. I hope my art ignites the flame in the viewer's heart. I believe we all have a purpose for our life. Something we were meant to do to impact the people we meet during the time we have. We all have greatness inside of us, and I want to encourage people to keep chasing after it."

Michael Cota was born in Los Angeles, California in 1999. He graduated from the Milan Art Institute in 2019. His artwork can be described as graphic expressionism. Specializing in oil painting & mixed media, his portrayal of figures encapsulates intimacy & creates a vivid story with every brush stroke. He often finds inspiration from digital art and incorporates a similar graphic style to his paintings.

Michael continues to live and work in New York City.