381 x 304.8 cm
In Secret Garden, David Cottingham unveils a powerful new collection of paintings that explore beauty as both an outer and inner experience. Inspired by the timeless symbolism of the garden, these large, radiant works invite the viewer to step into a place of serenity and emotional depth - a sanctuary for the senses and the soul.
Across art history, the garden has represented more than nature - it has stood as a metaphor for paradise, for the search for harmony, and for the private landscape of the spirit. From Renaissance visions of Eden to the romantic poetry of Monet’s Giverny, artists have turned to the garden to express longing, hope, and renewal. Cottingham continues this tradition, reimagining it through his contemporary language of colour and abstraction.
His Secret Garden is not one you walk through - it’s one you feel. His layered compositions pulse with energy, alive with shifting forms and light that seem to move as you gaze. Fluorescent pigments and vibrant hues bring a modern intensity to his classic painterly touch, creating works that are at once meditative and electrifying. Each painting captures a moment of emotional awakening, a glimpse of beauty that feels both universal and deeply personal.
David Cottingham is a British contemporary artist whose practice bridges abstract expression and the human experience. His work is recognised for its bold use of colour, rhythmic brushwork, and a balance between control and spontaneity. Over his career, Cottingham has exhibited widely across the UK and internationally, gaining collectors drawn to the emotional resonance and timeless vitality of his art. His previous solo exhibition at The Hyde Gallery was met with outstanding success, and Secret Garden marks his much-anticipated return.
This collection reaffirms Cottingham’s mastery in creating art that transforms a room — paintings that radiate presence, joy, and light. They are at once decorative and profound, designed to move those who live with them.
Secret Garden is not only an exhibition - it is an invitation to pause, to reconnect with the beauty that lives within and around us.
All works are now available for preview and acquisition. Please contact the gallery for availability and pricing.