Jim Cox – CV –2022
James Anthony Cox
Jim worked in industry for 14 years; taught at tertiary level for 26 yrs; and retired in 1996.
Natural History has been a life-long interest and this passion is reflected in his work.
Since retiring he travelled extensively, in 2002 settling in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, where he has worked with Landcare groups, planted a rainforest, continued to paint, illustrated books, taught as the fancy took him, exhibited in group activities and continued to mentor emerging artists.
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Formal Qualifications
1997: Certificate in Native Animal Conservation
1990: Bachelor of Art, Qld College of Art, Brisbane
1973: Certificate of Teaching, BCAE Brisbane (Mt Gravatt)
1958: Diploma of Art, RMIT, Melbourne
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Teaching Experience
1996-2018: Private lessons in both Brisbane and Sunshine Coast
1989-1996: Bris. Inst. of TAFE–(Gateway) - Principal Teacher
1975-1980: Townsville College of TAFE (School for Cultural Studies)
1970-1973: Qld College of Art - (George St, Brisbane; Morningside Campus)
Exhibitions
One Man Shows: held over a 70yr period mainly in …
Townsville, Cairns, Rockhampton Regional Galleries; Brisbane, Montville, Maleny
2022 'SOS- Save our Species' 16th- 31st July … at Mary Cairncross Reserve Gallery, Maleny.
an exhibition of favourite Native Australian Animals . and launch of book, SOS Save our Species ..
2022 Open Studio 26-27th March 2022
2015 Vianta Gallery, Beerwah .. ‘images from travels’
2013 ‘Recent works’…Tree Frog Gallery, Maleny
2007: ‘Birds’ … Loungeroom Gallery, Red Hill Brisbane, Robyn Bauer Gallery, Paddington Brisbane
Group/ Shared Exhibitions: as described below
2022 Secrets on the Lake Gallery, Montville
2020 ‘Chromatica’, Arts Connect Inc. Members Exhibition, @ The Zone, Maleny
2019 ‘The Magic of Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve’ … a group exhibition
of selected works donated by local artists for the book publication (as above)
2018: ‘Utopia Tropicae’, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Townsville
Gallery 48, The Esplanade, Townsville
Razorback Gallery, Montville
Gallery Display of works- Ochre Health Maleny
Emmanuel Art Exhibition/ prize
Cooroy Butter Factory
2017: Winner: Lyn McRae Drawing Prize, Noosa Regional Gallery
Open Studio Program, Montville Studio
Obi Obi Art Prize; ‘Respect’
Sculpture on the Edge, Spicers Tamarind Retreat, Maleny
2016: Finalist- Noosa Art Award, Noosa Regional Gallery
Finalist-Lyn McRae Drawing Prize, Noosa Regional Gallery
Moreton Bay Regional Gallery, ‘The HUB”
2015: Graydon Gallery, New Farm Brisbane
SC Environmental Forum – Art Display
Sculpture on the Edge, Spicers Tamarind Retreat, Maleny
Winner: Animal Life Section; Kenilworth Art Competition
2014: Sunday Drive Exhibition- Group show-Caloundra Regional Gallery
Open Studio Program, Montville studio
Sculpture on the Edge, Spicers Tamarind, Maleny
2013: Sculpture on the Edge, Maleny
Open Studio Program, Montville studio
Group Exhibition- Secrets on the Lake, Montville;
2012: Group Exhibition - Secrets on the Lake, Montville
Group Exhibition – Main St Gallery, Montville
Open Studio Program, Montville studio
Cooroy Butter Factory (group)
2011: Finalist: Kenilworth Painting Prize (Kenilworth Qld)
Group-Maleny Art Retreat
Main St Gallery, Montville
Open Studio Program, Montville studio
2010: Group Sculpture Installation in Open Gardens, Montville & Maleny
2009: Group Exhibition- ‘Forest Floor’.. Montville, Qld
Prior to 2007: actively exhibiting in Brisbane and Townsville
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Awards
2017: Winner: Lyn McRae Drawing Prize (Noosa Regional Gallery)
2016: Finalist- Noosa Art Award 2
2016: Finalist-Lyn McRae Drawing Prize (Noosa Regional Gallery)
2015: First Prize: Kenilworth Art Festival – ‘Animal Life’ section
2011: Finalist in Kenilworth Painting Award
1974-1989: Various Awards- FNQld
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Publications
Written, designed & illustrated:
2022 Wicked Esmerelda and Tabatha … a children’s book
2022 SOS .. Save our Species … 24 illustrations and words from Elaine Green
2007 The Book of Krumple .. 1st edition, (subsequent editions ..2009; 2011, 2013; 2022) .. a children’s book
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Illustrations for Book Production
2019 20 Illustrations done for the Book: The Magic of Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
2011 Visual Art Camp, Morayfield … Jim Cox, painting & illustration
2010 Earth Dreams Magic
2005 Funny Face .. Les Hall
1993 Our World Heritage, Stephen Gard
1992 A Dinosaur Directory, Susan Harney
1992 Where to find birds in Nth Qld .. Jo Wieneke
1990 ‘Unique Mammals of Australia’ .. Jacaranda Press;
WINNER of Graphic Design Award.
1988 Discover Nth Qld – Jill Mather
1987 ‘Ravenswood’ - Jill Mather
1986 Townsville College of TAFE
1985 Campuses and Courses, James Cook Uni of Nth Qld
1985 Special Education Matters
1983 Ed 1- Birds of the Townsville Town Common ..
1988 Ed 2 -.. author Stephen Garnett
1983 Tie .. ‘TAFE Instructors Ehibition’
1981 Water Plants of the Town Common .. Ursula Rowlett;
1973 ‘Unaccustomed as I am’ .. G.R.F Gibson
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Publications including existing artwork from Jim
2019 UTOPIA TROPICAE
2016 Images of an Era .. Martin Gallery, Townsville
2012 Open Studios 2012
Public Art Installations
2019 Vinyl representation: artwork ‘Monstereo Delicio’ installed in community artspace at Avid’s ‘Harmony Estate’, Sippy Downs. 2000 Mural of students, Mt Fox State School
1997 Mural ..led collaborative work from students at St Dympna Primary School, Aspley
Work in Collections
James Cook University, Townsville;
Cairns City Collection;
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Townsille;
Private Collections - Australia and Overseas.