Studio Kroner is thrilled to announce "My Ality," an exciting new exhibition showcasing the latest paintings and drawings by renowned artist Cedric Michael Cox. This eagerly awaited show will be on display from September 6 to September 29, 2024.
Exhibition Highlights:
Opening Reception: Friday, September 6, from 6-9 pm,
Artist Talk: Saturday, September 14, from 1-2 pm
Closing reception: Sunday, September 29, from 1-4 pm
Cedric is celebrated for his unique blend of surrealism and representational abstraction. His captivating paintings fuse abstract and recognizable images, drawing inspiration from music, nature, architecture, and art history. His diverse compositions range from cubist-inspired geometric forms to cityscapes and floral-like patterns.
"My Ality," Cox’s latest exhibition at Studio Kroner, features over twenty new works created from early 2023 to the present. These pieces explore a variety of styles, including hard-edge abstraction inspired by architecture, orchestral instruments relating to human anatomy, narrative still life, and cityscapes. The exhibition title reflects Cox’s innovative approach to reality, emphasizing constant progress and creative evolution.
"The exhibition title, My Ality, is inspired by the prefix re- in the word reality. When I think of my work as an artist living in the creative pursuit of beauty, I don’t see my purpose in this reality as refurbished or retraced. Therefore, reality becomes My Ality," Cedric explains.
Cedric believes that the purest form of existence is constantly moving forward, not backward, in the direction of progress and innovation. Instead of returning to a reality that once was, he suggests we can march ahead of our perceptions and prejudgments, turning toward a new Ality as we evolve creatively and spiritually.
Paul Kroner, owner of Studio Kroner, shares his enthusiasm for the show: “This show is a long time in coming, and we are truly honored to showcase Cedric’s work. His vibrant and thought-provoking pieces perfectly fit our gallery, and we’re excited for our visitors to experience his artistic journey.”
About Cedric Michael Cox
Cedric Michael Cox’s work is featured in corporate collections and numerous public murals throughout the Cincinnati region. His past exhibitions include notable venues such as The Contemporary Arts Center of Cincinnati, The Weston Art Gallery, The Columbus Art Museum, the Dayton Art Institute, and The Taft Museum of Art. Recent highlights include a 20-year retrospective at Caza Sikes Gallery, contributions to the “Black Lives Matter Mural” in front of Cincinnati City Hall, and a large-scale mural for the Cincinnati Zoo’s new elephant house. Cox’s art has been prominently featured in books, magazines, and television and is collected regionally and nationally.
Join us at Studio Kroner to witness Cedric Michael Cox's extraordinary vision and experience "My Ality" firsthand. This exhibition promises to be a journey of artistic innovation and creative evolution you won't want to miss!
Studio Kroner is a premier contemporary art gallery located in Cincinnati, Ohio, dedicated to showcasing the works of emerging and established artists from the region and beyond. Paul Kroner opened Studio Kroner in April 2021 as a creative hub for artists to showcase their work and for the communal experiences of workshops, book readings, concerts, and private events. Studio Kroner’s mission is to provide an arena for the exchange of ideas and to use art as a conduit for a discussion of big and small ideas, and about society and the world around us.
Comments