Born in London and raised in Florence, Italy. Isabella’s work blends impulsive mark-making with a thoughtful approach to colour. Working on paper and in her sketchbooks is central to her practice. She is particularly drawn to themes of rebellion and unusual human behaviour.
She is a regular contributor to both The New York Times and Bloomberg where her illustrations continue to explore a wide range of editorial themes. Her work has also appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Wallpaper Magazine, and other leading publications. One of her pieces was Featured in The New York Times’ Best Illustrations of the Year List.
Cotier has collaborated with clients including Marc Jacobs, Gucci, Smythson, Max&Co, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Liberty, and her work has extended into film—most notably, she illustrated the opening credits for the Oscar-winning film American Fiction.
She is now based in Dalston, London.