During the Transglobe Expedition, whose Patron was HRH Prince Charles, Cox was at sea, on an ice cap or in a remote location, surrounded by the vast and desolate spaces which had a profound effect and influenced his art. During the expedition Cox's medium was sketchbook and watercolour.
Work
Paintings and technique
Cox began painting in watercolour while on the Transglobe Expedition creating illustrations for his diary. He continued painting when living in Germany developing his technique in both watercolour and oils. In his work, Cox takes everyday people out of their busy surroundings and places them out of context, in minimalist empty landscapes. His techniques and influences are further explored in his interview in The Argus, by Margaret Roddy.
Exhibitions
2018 - Corey Helford Gallery, Los Angeles, California, Solo Exhibition, Solitude & The Road to Extinction 2018 - Galerie Hegemann, Munich, Germany, Contempo, Group Exhibition 2017 - Jonathan LeVine Gallery, New York, USA,The Shape of Things to Come, Group Exhibition 2016 - CONTEXT Art Miami, Miami, USA with Corey Helford Gallery 2016 - Corey Helford Gallery, Los Angeles, USA, Group Exhibition 2016 - Galerie Hegemann Gallery, Munich, Germany 2016 - Gormleys Fine Art, Dublin 2, Ireland, Far from the Crowd, Solo Show 2015 - Rarity Gallery, Mykonos, Greece, Group Exhibition 2014 - Oblivious, Coates & Scarry, Mayfair, London, U.K. Solo Show 2014 - Quantum Contemporary Art, Art Wynwood, Miami, Florida 2013 - Coates & Scarry, Philadelphia Street Gallery, Bristol, UK, Group Exhibition 2013 - Stroke Urban Art Fair, Coates & Scarry, Munich, Germany 2013 - Trailblazers, Above Second Gallery/Coates & Scarry, Hong Kong, Group Exhibition 2013 - Sanguine, Elisabeth Weinstock and Coates & Scarry, LA, California, Group Exhibition 2012 - Rarity Gallery Summer Salon Show, Mykonos, Greece, Group Exhibition
Acknowledgments
Commissions & Awards
London Lives 2010 competition - Silver Medal Awarded
*In 2010 his submission of "The Irrepressible Charlie Stock" is selected and reviewed by The Independent.
*In 2012 his submission of commissioned portrait of "Carlos Acosta", is selected and reviewed by the Daily Telegraph and The Argus.
Contributions
"Fagan's Fortune" by Nigel Cox was donated and auctioned for the Terrence Higgins Trust at The Lighthouse Gala Auction in March 2007 alongside Tracey Emin and Damien Hirst. This event held at Christie's annually raises funds for this charity, attracting London's fashion set.