Belfast Artist Terry Bradley

Irish artist Terry Bradley is making a name for himself, as he breaks through conventional stereotypes and brings his dramatic art to the eyes of art lovers across the world. Although he is already well known throughout Ireland, his work has now reached a new global audience in the form of his distinctive dockland piece which features in the recently launched Belfast movie from Kenneth Branagh, starring Jamie Dornan. Terry’s art bridges the gap between past and present in the opening credits and draws the viewer into the world of 1960’s Belfast. Bradley’s own childhood growing up around the same streets that the movie is set in makes the piece even more significant.

TERRY BRADLEY

Alongside Bradley’s Belfast docker paintings, his work takes inspiration from the glamorously feminine models of the Dublin fashion scene and his images of strong, independent women from fashionable European cities during La Belle Epoque have a distinctive style and resonate with today’s modern women. His solo art exhibitions from the early 2000’s developed into a series of pop-up galleries across Ireland, New York and Marbella and has now evolved into permanent galleries of his own in both Belfast and in Bangor, Northern Ireland.

Over the years Terry has collaborated with brands such as Nokia and Harley Davidson on projects set to redefine the interpretation of what an artist could be. Bradley’s unconventional rise in the art world sets him apart, allowing him to use his artwork to reach out to people and connect on a very personal level. He is known the world over for his stylised canvases and original artwork, with his Dead Rabbit commissioned painting hanging in ‘The World’s Best Bar’ the Dead Rabbit in New York. His work has been snapped up by collectors as far afield as Australia and the US and hangs on the walls of the European Union’s Brussels office. ›

Jamie Dornan in The Dead Rabbit in New York

Terry’s creative mind reaches even further than his artwork and fuels his desire to create new branches of his business. He has recently ventured into a joint project with his wife Ashley to produce bespoke furniture pieces as Bradley’s most popular artwork is recreated on armchairs, cushions, and tables. This range of dramatic statement pieces and visions recreated in velvet has added a whole new audience to Terry’s artwork, and his creations are quickly adorning homes across Europe.

Bradley now spends a lot of his time in and around Marbella. He has found that the relaxed atmosphere, beautiful climate, and distinctive light bring out the best in his painting and he has made a semi-permanent base for himself and his family here. Terry and his wife now divide their time between Ireland and Andalucian Spain and have found the perfect balance between work and relaxation. Alongside his art, Terry has long been open about his own mental health struggles and how he uses artwork as a form of therapy. He considers his time in Spain as a release for him both emotionally and creatively and has plans for a Spanish exhibition of his work later in the year. e

g For more information on Terry Bradley and his art visit www.terrybradley.com or email info@ terrybradley.com or follow him on Instagram @terrybradleyart for his latest work and updates.