Jim Cox
MONTVILLE STUDIO
Jim Cox
artist, teacher environmentalist
Jim grew up in Melbourne, where he studied graphic design at RMIT. His career took him to various cities, working in Melbourne, Adelaide, and Sydney before eventually relocating to Queensland.
In Brisbane, Jim taught at the Queensland College of Art before moving to Townsville, where he played a key role in establishing the Art Department within the TAFE system. He later returned to Brisbane and founded the Art Department at Gateway TAFE.
After retiring from teaching in 1996, Jim spent several years travelling across Australia and visiting international destinations, including Japan, Europe, the UK, Morocco, and China. In 2022, he and his partner, Pam Maegdefrau, settled in Montville, where they embraced the Blackall Ranges' natural beauty.
Jim and Pam were both passionate about the environment so joining Landcare and Land for Wildlife was a natural step. They planted a rainforest to establish native habitat, and set up food gardens for themselves and native animals.
Jim had long been a keen birdwatcher and an illustrator for many Nature magazines and publications throughout his life.
Jim and Pam set up their individual workshops establishing "Flying Porky Studios"​
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As Foundation members of Arts Connect Inc. they were instrumental in establishing the continuing programs 'Sculpture on the Edge' and 'Open Studios' in which they still participate.​​​
