Cedric Michael Cox

This Saturday, June 1st, from 12 to 4 pm, will be our Closing Celebration for Rhythm & Bloom. This is the last chance to see the show. Thank you to everyone who visited Eisele Gallery to see the exhibition. I am truly honored to share my art with you.

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"ROOM TO GROW" 48" X 36" Acrylic on canvas, 2024
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THE PROMISE, 37" x 29", acrylic on canvas 2024

FRIDAY MAY 3rd 6 to 9 pm, see this painting and 17 more new works at the OPENING RECEPTION FOR RHYTHM AND BLOOM at Eisele Gallery
RSVP at the link below
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SAVE THE DATE!! Friday MAY 3rd 6 - 9pm

I am excited to announce my new solo exhibition, Rhythm & Bloom, at Eisele Gallery in Mariemont, Cincinnati, OH.
OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, May 3rd, 6-9 pm! RSVP at the link below!

Rhythm & Bloom, a collection of 18 new canvases, features paintings of various influences and genres unified under Cox's vivid visual language. From futurist-inspired cityscapes to narrative still-life paintings that testify to his upbringing and his renowned arrangement of shapes and patterns that reference musical compositions, Cox creates a continual visual climax of monuments in motion for all to enjoy. Above painting: "His Infinite Light From Which We Grow," acrylic on canvas, 48" x 36"
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Historic Landscape exhibition opens at Black Art in America Gallery in Atlanta

I am honored to have my work featured in the Landscapes for Richard Mayhew exhibition, celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Mayhew’s Birth. Fully embracing his medium, over a dozen prominent African American artists will honor the legacy of Richard Mayhew through landscape painting. Paying homage to Richard Mayhew’s extraordinary career—this group of contemporary artists will present profoundly intimate works inspired by his philosophies and creative sensibility. Thank you, Black Art in America, for the opportunity to share my work with your audience. The exhibition continues through May 4th.

Thank you, Edward A. Dixon, of the Edward A Dixon Gallery, for representing my work at Art Expo New York. The exhibit will run from April 4th through the 7th at Pier 36 in booth # 438. You can message me directly for complimentary tickets.


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A special thanks to everyone who attended my gallery tour and abstract art class at the Taft Museum of Art last weekend. Here are images of some of the artwork we made inspired by the Taft's current exhibition, "African Modernism in America." Thank you, Taft Museum of Art, for inviting me to participate in your programming.


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Thank you, Taft Museum of Art, for inviting me to participate in your programming for the current exhibition, African Modernism in America. On March 15th, I will do a gallery tour of the exhibition, and the following afternoon, on March 16th, I will instruct an abstract painting class inspired by the exhibition. All art supplies are included.

Please click the link below to register for both programs:
https://www.taftmuseum.org/exhibitions/africanmodernism

Branching Out 48" x 72" acrylic on canvas from the archives 2019 TBT

Sky, City, Soul, 30 x 40 inches acrylic, collage, and various drawing materials on canvas from the archives 2008.TBT

Thank You, Black Art In America Gallery, Atlanta, GA, for featuring my latest painting, “Glowing Through the Grey,” in the Small Works: Big Gems show. You can view the online catalog for the exhibition at this link.
https://www.blackartinamerica.com/collections/small-works?goal=0_d54acb7c59-32285fdbbb-&mc_cid=32285fdbbb&mc_eid=UNIQID

Featured work in Small Works: Big Gems show -- "Glowing Through the Grey" by Cedric Michael Cox 

"Travel Memoirs" is one of two exhibitions running simultaneously at BAIA. We also have "Small Works: Big Gems", a group show with the new and space conscious, cost conscious collector in mind.

Jan 4th - Feb 24th

“Travel Memoirs” highlights international artists exhibiting state side, and African American artists whose practices are deeply inspired by their international travels.

Travel Memoirs featured artists:
Zoya Taylor * Sophia Chioma * Khalif Thompson * Najjar Abdul-Musawwir * Akinola Taoheed * Daphne Arthur * Obiora Nwankwo * Traci Mims

Small Works: Big Gems featured artists:
Tina Dunkley * Lamar Bailey * Cedric Michael Cox * Jamele Wright Sr. * Freddie Styles * Agape Pennywell * Fabian Williams * Frank Frazier * Reginald Laurent * Makala Fields * K. Joy Peters * Linda Asbury * Tim Short * Najee Dorsey * Byron Rogers * Sachi Rome Taylor * Marryam Momma * Broderick Flanigan * James Taylor * Ted Ellis * Larry Dorsey * Kayla Hagler * John Glover * Joseph Holston * Daphne Arthur * Mason Archie * Najjar Abdul-Musawwir * Calvin Burnett and DeSande R

Artists reception Saturday, Jan 13th 2-4p

Black Art In America Gallery and Sculpture Garden 1802 Connally Dr East Point, GA 30344. Hours 11-6p

Online at blackartinamerica.com

You can see this painting, "Night Flight," 48" x 60" at Gallery 506 located at 506 Ash St, in Elsmere, KY 41018, during their Winter Art Sale.

Sale begins Thursday, Dec. 7 from noon to 7 pm, and continues throughout the winter during regular gallery hours (noon to 4 pm, Thursday through Saturday).

You can see these paintings " Music from the Garden," 48" x 60" and "Night Flight," 48" x 60" at Gallery 506 located at 506 Ash St, in Elsmere, KY 41018, during their Winter Art Sale.

Sale begins Thursday, Dec. 7 from noon to 7 pm, and continues throughout the winter during regular gallery hours (noon to 4 pm, Thursday through Saturday).

"Getting in Tune,"36"x 48" found a home thanks to the James Ratliff gallery in Sedona, AZ.

Tomorrow evening, please join me in celebrating Wash Park Art's 10th Anniversary.
It is an honor to be in this exhibition with such an amazing cast of talented artists. Thank you, Holly Doan Spraul, for sharing my work with your audience.

This Saturday at Gallery 506, I will exhibit this piece and several of my latest paintings in the exhibition, Whimsy. Gallery 506 is located at 506 Ash Street, Elsmere, KY 41018. You can also see works by Anthony Becker, Halena Cline, Karen Heyl, Keith Klein, Kurtiss Storch, Paul Kroner, and Rick Mallette.

Thank you, WKRC 12, for featuring my latest mural. To see the entire segment please follow this link below.
https://local12.com/news/local/local-artist-volunteers-paint-new-mural-at-cincinnati-zoo-cedric-michael-cox-cincy-forest-ave-avenue-elephant-elephants-animals-art-painting-artwork-public-cincinnati-ohio #

I would like to thank my fellow Black Art Speaks artists and friends, Brent Billingsley CEO of ARTE, Toilynn ONeal Turner, Founding Director of the ROMAC - Robert O'Neal Multicultural Art Center, and artist LaDe Richardson for your help with my latest mural. This time last week Brent and Toilynn's teams of young artists, teens, and community volunteers, led by ARTE project manager, Wesley Ericson, laid down the first lines and layers of paint to my largest mural to date. Thank you all for everything that you did for me, your amazing youth, and our community as a whole.

New Artwork at the New Dayton Metro Library Huber Heights Branch

Thank you, Dayton Metro Library and the Dayton Art Institute, for this amazing honor. In partnership with the Dayton Art Institute, the Dayton Metro Library has commissioned visual artists to create artwork appropriated from pieces within the Institute's permanent collection. Inspired by the romantic nature scene of “Growing Flowers” by American painter, Mary Pierce, and the hard geometric vibrant colored Antelope Head Puppet from the Bozo people of West Africa, my painting, “Parade,” vividly celebrates the joy of discovery. Every time viewers return to the 6 x 60-foot canvas, I want them to be drawn into it and find something new. Like the layers of leaves that are evenly balanced with the atmospheric sunrise of Pierce's work, I am creating an expansive all-over compositional climax that references the natural world and pulls the viewer in. The patterns of contrasting shifts in color appropriated from Bozo people of Mali create a rhythm of continuous movement that motivates and inspires. As the forms interweave and interact with each other to create a greater whole, this painting echoes the library’s vision of elevating community.
Click the link below to see more images of http://cedricmichaelcox.com/2023/07/27/new-artwork-at-the-new-dayton-metro-library-huber-heights-branch/

Last week I visited E.H. Greene Intermediate School to see our recently installed 6 x 16-foot mural, "Vivid Village," that over 900 students worked on with me this past school year. I would like to thank Art Educators, Amy Jo Combs and Jaclyn Becker, for inviting me back to your classroom for my fourth artist residency at E.H. Greene. Thank you, Montgomery Women’s Club, for supporting this project, and thank you to all the students who participated in making this Vivid Village come to life. Follow the link below to see our creative journey.

https://cedricmichaelcox.com/2023/07/20/artist-in-residency-2023-e-h-gr
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Yesterday, ArtsConnect Springfield Township campers and I started a mural with the help of lead instructors, Janell and Mollie. Once complete, the mural will be 150 feet long and will consist of 4,455 Put In Cups placed along the chain link fence leading to the ArtsConnect building.

See these paintings in person at the Fifth Third Bank Center Lobby in downtown Cincinnati from June 13th through the 20th.

The ROMAC ( Robert O'Neal Multicultural Art Center) is thrilled to announce a special exhibition dedicated to the commemoration of Juneteenth.

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Mindful Joy, 36 x 72

“Mindful Joy”, is a spiritual testimony to the visual experiences that arouse my senses. As I examine and interpret the world around me, I seek to share an exquisite interplay of subtle and bold, thus combining my interests in the musical composition and its relationship to my visual world. My intention was to create a kind of architectonic lyricism where forms that relate to stringed instruments interweave together in my pictorial arena.

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“Abiyoyo and Bantu Culture” 30 x 40 inches

“Abiyoyo and Bantu Culture”, is a painting commissioned by the Children’s Theater of Cincinnati, which became the scenic backdrop for the play Abiyoyo. The story is based on a South African folktale about a giant named Abiyoyo who was an oppressive force, and a father and son who went on an amazing journey. The son, who is a skilled guitar player and the father who is a mischievous magician work together using their talents in defeating the giant. The painting features the characters from the story along with symbols and images that depict Bantu Culture.

I am so pleased to be invited to exhibit in the 1st Annual Emeriti Association Fundraiser, SPRING "FESTIVAL of the Visual & Musical Arts". This event, which is a partnership between the University of Cincinnati College of DAAP and the UC College-Conservatory of Music will take place at the DAAP Grand Staircase 2-6 pm, Sunday, March 26, 2023. This fundraiser event will raise money for the UC Emeriti Association’s Endowed Scholarship for underrepresented, undergraduate, and first-generation students. Thank you, Cynthia Lockhart, for assisting in organizing this program, and thank you, Mary Heider, for curating this exhibition.

I am looking forward to working with ArtsConnect Springfield Township this Summer!!

We have a very exciting summer project in the works with Cincinnati artist Cedric Michael Cox! We can hardly contain our excitement!!! ArtsWave Ohio Arts Council

Happy Valentine’s Day! We’re honored to be able to celebrate this time of year by giving back to an organization near and dear to our hearts - Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Join us in bringing art and love to the patients at Cincinnati Children's this Valentine's Day by sending a valentine! Today is the LAST DAY we are matching donations for this campaign - up to $20,000!

https://bit.ly/3Dkqo14

Thank you to our curated artists, Helen Wells, Cedric Cox, and Lindsay Nehls for creating smiles with your artwork this year! And thank you to our partners at RPI Graphic Data Solutions for donating the printing of the cards for all the patients at Cincinnati Children’s!
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Helen Wells, Artist Cedric Michael Cox