Paul Cocksedge lives and works in Hackney, East London. The artist is known for his unorthodox approach to materials in works that span public art, sculpture and architectural installation. Science is an ever-present anchor for the works, and a forensic investigation into the limitations of processes, materials, and the human body lays the foundations for everything. Paul is enduringly curious about our relationship to the Earth, and his works address pressing issues of our time, from social connection to fossil fuel.
Paul grew up in north London, and came to art on his own terms, bringing a freshness in perspective that has remained integral to his work.
He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Industrial Design from Sheffield Hallam University in 1997, and subsequently studied under the mentorship of Ron Arad at the Royal College of Art in London. Graduating with an MA in Product Design in 2002, he went on to co-found his eponymous studio with business partner, fellow RCA graduate Joana Pinho in 2004.
Winner of ‘Best Last Word’ for the ‘Excavation’ Wallpaper Design Awards, recipient of the Homes & Gardens Award for Best Product and Innovation Designer with ‘The Vamp’, and nominated for the Design Museum’s ‘Designer of the Year’ Award.
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