Ezra Pinkerton (he/him) is an illustrator working in Belfast. He creates vibrant and playful illustrations often based around themes of wellbeing and queer identity, and inspired by museum objects.

Ezra graduated from Belfast School of Art in 2024 with a first class honours degree in Graphic Design & Illustration. He was awarded the UsFolk Prize and the Rush Digital Printing Award.

Since graduating, Ezra has completed an internship at UsFolk Illustration Agency, and was Graduate-in-Residence on the Illustration course at Belfast School of Art 2024-25. He is now a member and studio-holder at Vault Artist Studios.

Ezra’s clients so far include Outburst Queer Arts Festival, Ulster Orchestra, Daisy Chain Inc, Common Youth, WheelWorks Arts, and Spunout.ie, Ireland’s youth information support platform.

Interested in working with Ezra on your next project?

Please send enquiries to hello@ezrapinkerton.com

“Ezra has been a joy to work with in every aspect. He handles tight deadlines with ease, whilst simultaneously creating stunning illustrations and graphics. His art style has proven to be incredibly adaptable and received well amongst Spunout’s core audience (people aged 16-25). We at Spunout would not hesitate to bring Ezra on to another project, and we encourage you to do the same.”

— Caoimhe McEneaney (Art & Creative Design Manager at Spunout.ie)

Exhibitions + Events

2025

Hit the Coast Street Art Festival, Larne

Pop-Up Exhibition, Oh Yeah Centre, Belfast

B.Y.O.A.A.S (Bring Your Own Art Art Show), Black Box, Belfast

SHOPWORK, Vault Artist Studios, Belfast

GIR Showcase, Belfast School of Art

Those Who Can’t, The Foundry, Belfast

2024

Eclectic, 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast (exhibiting artist + co-curator)

The Big Queer Art Show, 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast

Eclectic, Belfast School of Art

2023

The Big Queer Art Show, 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast

2022

Reimagine Remake Replay: Power to the Young People, Ulster Museum, Belfast

The Big Queer Art Show, 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast

Press