Jim Cox
MONTVILLE STUDIO
FOF - Friend or Foe .. let's talk about FERALS!
an exhibition and book launch was held at Mary Cairncross Reserve Gallery, Maleny
from 25th October to 10th November 2024
this was the third in a series of three works where art meets the environment
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beautiful illustrations and words of wisdom educate us about the awful situation where our unique animals are not understood, have been seriously devalued and 'replaced' by FERALS
These are a few examples of the artwork, chosen by the artist for their unique beauty ...
many of our animals being shy and nocturnal are totally unfamiliar to most Australian citizens ...
we would like to change that by suggesting you access the books in this series and learn all sorts of wonderful things
BOOK 3: FOF... Friend or Foe?
Previous editions in a series of three books
A collaboration with Elaine Green, an environmental writer, editor, and friend, who has captured the essence of the artworks with words that appear to speak directly to us, the reader!
SOS
Save our Species
BOOK 1
An illustrated book attempting to bring attention, in an amusing ways to the tragic destruction of so many of our native Australian animals.​
POP
Protect our Pollinators
BOOK 2
An illustrated book focusing attention on our native pollinators. They are not just
insects, they also include birds, reptiles and mammals. All play an important role in sustaining the diversity of our unique environment.
​Books from all 3 publications will be on sale during the exhibition.
​In May 2024 Jim opened his Flying Porky Studio, Montville during the Arts Connect Inc. program​
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It was was brimming with work as he pulled out original artworks hidden in his filing cabinets for many years.
As a pro bono illustrator for Nature Magazines and Local History publications, he retained much of the original artwork.
​These large canvases 910cm X 910cm are some of his acrylic works inspired by his rainforest garden.
There are smaller canvases of a similar style 610cm sq and 450cm sq.
Jim has always been passionate about the environment, illustrating all manner of themes over his lifetime.
​​Jim brings an eclectic group of interests together, mixing them with his unique sense of
humour to delight us AND to encourage us to THINK.
Jim continues to work on environmental themes .. artwork of Australian Fauna and Flora ....
pointing out how little we know about the land we call home, and how ill-equipped we are to care for it.
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