Gerard Cox - Artists :: Gallery 13

I am a sculptor who recently discovered paintings and woodblock printing. In sculpture my work was based on organic forms, nature and landscape. Now in painting I try to capture the intensity of life by expressing the spirit of nature through color. In each new painting I celebrate life. I create a living entity which has movement, vibrancy, color, rhythm and expression. Spontaneity is important so decisions are never made ahead. I prefer to let the work evolve as each color is applied. Working this way I feel in harmony with the paintings development. Each acrylic canvas is unique and a journey into the unknown.

Nature and landscape are my sources of inspiration. Each painting celebrates life and expresses the spirit of nature through color.

Gerard was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1954. He studied at the National College of Art and Design, in Dublin and did his post graduate studies in sculpture at Dusseldorf Art Academy in Germany. He is a sculptor who recently discovered painting and woodblock printing. In sculpture his work was based on organic forms, nature and landscape. Now in painting he has captured the intensity of life by expressing the spirit of nature through color. In each new painting he celebrates life. Gerard Cox masterfully, creates living entities which has movement, vibrancy, color, rhythm and expression. His work is based on organic forms and celebrates life and nature through color. He tries to capture the intensity of life and nature through his paintings. Mr. Cox’s paintings are not representational but rather express the spirit of living things. For him it is essential to begin each new painting with a clear mind. Spontaneity is also important so decisions are never made ahead. He prefers to let the work evolve as each color is applied. Working this way allows him to feel in harmony with the paintings development. Each painting is unique and a journey into the unknown.

From 1983 to 2007 Gerard has had solo exhibitions in Ireland and Japan with large commissions in Dublin, Ireland. Additionally, he has participated in sculpture symposia in Korea, Ireland, Germany and Austria which include: The International Nature Art Symposium of Kum-River, Kong-Ju, Korea; Lough Mac Nean Sculpture Trail, Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland; Mons Solis – Begegnung, Internationales Haus Sonnenberg, Germany and the 8th International Wood Sculpture Symposium, Braunau, Austria. Mr. Cox has received several travel and bursary awards from the Irish Arts Council. In 1983 as recognition of his talent he received the prestigious Guinness Peat Aviation Award for Emerging Artists. Additionally, since 1977 to present Mr. Cox has participated in group exhibitions in Korea, Japan, Germany, England and Ireland that include: The International Eco-Environment Art Exhibition, Seoul Art Center Korea, International Nature Art Exhibition, Sansong Park, Kong-Ju, Korea, The International Nature Art Exhibitions, Kong-Ju Culture and Art Hall, Korea, Three Sculptors, Hosenji Buddhist Temple, Takamatsu, Japan; Bogland Symposium Exhibition, Irish life Gallery, Dublin; Parable Island, Bluecoat Gallery, Liverpool, England, The Link Collection, Rathaus, Bermen,Germany; Irish Exhibition of Living Art, Guinness Hop Store, Dublin; Sculpture In Context, Fernhill Gardens, Sandyford, Dublin and Exhibitions of Sculpture and Drawings, Dusseldorf Art Academy.

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