Di Cox

DI COX: ABSTRACTED IMPRESSIONIST ARTIST

ARTIST STATEMENT

My design approach echoes a country childhood fuelled by freedom and promise.

Creatively I thrive on this freedom, working intuitively, driven by my love of country and

nature, and proud Italian heritage. I have a passion for semi-abstract interpretations of our

natural world. My contemporary works are a fusion, hallmarked by colour and translucency,

where my watercolour training transmutes to my now preferred acrylic media. With this

distinctive aesthetic, each work instinctively evolves into a unique and personal creation.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

A prolific child painter, things got real when the expectation of a real’ job was imposed. After completing her Bachelor of Physiotherapy, marrying and raising two children, Di thought her life was complete… But the undeniable facet of her being - creativity - remained close to her heart. Under the guidance of many respected and generous art teachers, a new chapter began in 2010.

Through extensive learning and experimentation, Di’s skills have developed in both watercolours and acrylics, her work a contemporary fusion of the two media.

She loves to focus on a positive life balance, finding inspiration everywhere: as a practicing physiotherapist, she marvels at the strength of the human spirit; as an avid traveller: her award-winning photography is testament to that artistic ‘eye’; and in nature: parks, gardens, bushland - all feed her soul. She also spends her time giving back to her art communities through volunteering, at Art West Community Gallery and Royal Queensland Art Society: Brisbane.

ARTIST DECLARATION

A country girl at heart, I revel in creatively that is not restricted by boundaries. I thrive on the challenge to constantly evolve – so I never know where a piece will lead me! I adore the freedom of semi-abstract work, the ability to respond

innately to paint on the canvas, which instinctively evolves into a unique and personal creation. This freedom of self- expression allows me to celebrate my loves: our unique Australian light, culture, colour and nature.

Art for me is an experience: as so well said by American Author Thomas Merton, I love that

“…art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.”

DI COX | b.1967 | Brisbane www.dicoxgallery.com di@dianercox.com | 0412 491 354

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AWARDS

2024 Brookfield Show: Acrylics: Commended

2023 Art Prize - Colour and Texture, Materially Designed, RQAS Petrie Terrace

2023 Second Prize Digital Works, Members Annual Exhibition, RQAS Petrie Terrace

2022 First Prize Digital Works, Members Annual Exhibition, RQAS Petrie Terrace

Bluethumb Featured Artist

EXHIBITIONS

2024 | 23 |19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 Brisbane Rotary Art Spectacular Gallery - In Show Finalist