Art Prizes
2024
Winner, Kyneton Agricultural Society Inc. (Spring Show) – Oil Painting
Winner, Kyneton Agricultural Society Inc. (Spring Show) – Charcoal Drawing
Highly Commended, Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival
Highly Commended, Kyneton Agricultural Society Inc. (Spring Show) – Oil Painting
Highly Commended, Kyneton Daffodil Festival – Charcoal Drawing
Highly Commended, Kyneton Agricultural Society Inc. (Spring Show) – Charcoal Drawing
2018
Winner, Kyneton Agricultural Society Inc. (Spring Show) – Best Exhibit
Winner, Kyneton Agricultural Society Inc. (Spring Show) – First Prize Amazing Painting Any Media
Winner, Kyneton Agricultural Society Inc. (Spring Show) – First Prize Acrylic Painting
Winner, Kyneton Agricultural Society Inc. (Spring Show) – Aub Gibson Best Original Painting
Winner, Kyneton Agricultural Society Inc. (Spring Show) – First Prize Oil Painting
2017
Winner, Kyneton Agricultural Society Inc. (Spring Show) – First Prize Amazing Painting Any Media
Exhibitions
2025
Wesley Hill-Grist Bakery (Current)
2024
Kyneton Agricultural Society Inc. (Spring Show)
Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival
2018
Kyneton Agricultural Society Inc. (Spring Show)
2017
Kyneton Agricultural Society Inc. (Spring Show)
Like most artists, I started at a very young age constantly drawing, often copying the daily newspaper cartoons and sporting figures, LP record covers and pretty much any image I could see around me. I won my very first art competition held by the Hobart Museum when I was around 13 or 14 and my prize was a book about Rembrandt. Needless to say, he has inspired me to focus mainly on the human figure with a keen interest in Portraiture. However, I first and foremost paint for myself, meaning I will draw and paint any subject that grabs my attention or offers a challenge. I think that this approach towards my paintings and charcoal drawings means that I only paint what I love, and I hope that this shines through in my finished pieces.
Artist Statement
Paul Cox (b. 1968): Capturing Emotion and Memory
An Australian painter born in 1968, I weave my artistic journey through the serene landscapes of the Macedon Ranges. After an extensive period of exploration and work across Asia and the Middle East, I returned to painting with renewed vigor. My unwavering commitment lies in capturing the intricacies of human emotion and memory, employing a dynamic figurative style and textured compositions that resonate deeply with viewers.
One of my favorite techniques is a harmonious blend of oil paint and egg-oil tempera, creating a tactile surface that beckons viewers into a sensory exploration of my work. Bold brushstrokes and layered depth serve as conduits for thematic explorations, bridging past experiences with contemporary narratives.
In recent years, I’ve embarked on a series of projects delving into memory and identity. Reimagining old family photographs with expressive brushwork, I transform personal mementos into large-scale, immersive canvases. These evocative pieces not only celebrate nostalgia but also invite viewers to reflect on their own connections to memory and heritage.
My commitment to series allows me to delve deeply into each subject before venturing into new creative territories. Exhibitions have allowed me to showcase my ability to captivate audiences with emotive storytelling and masterful technique. Through my art, I invite viewers on a journey of introspection and discovery, encouraging them to explore the profound connections between the past, present, and future.
would like to commission a portrait?
It all begins with a single idea…………
Whether you’re wanting a portrait of a family member or maybe memorialize a special person or bring to life a loved one from an old photograph, feel free to email me at info@pjcoxart.com, briefly explaining what you’d like to achieve and together, we can make it happen.
Have a question or would like to discuss a possible commission?
info@pjcoxart.com
+61 0408 638 516
35 Barton Street, Kyneton
Victoria, Australia 3444