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UPCOMING EXHIBITION
Philip Cox & David Holm
visions of place
28 May – 21 June
Opening Event 4 June 6pm - 8pm
Philip Cox and David Holm are architect-painters whose creative practices reflect a deep connection to the Australian landscape. Both are renowned architects whose built work engages with the natural environment, and this sensibility carries through into their art. Philip draws inspiration from the South Coast of New South Wales, while David is influenced by the Hawkesbury River.
Though each approaches the landscape differently, interpreting its textures, colours, patterns, and forms in their own unique ways. They share a common goal: to express the emotional resonance of the Australian environment. Rather than literal representations, their works evoke the spirit of the land, those stirring, intangible moments that arise when we encounter the interaction of light, land, and sky; the forest floor, creek beds, and open horizons.
The tradition of landscape interpretation runs deep in Australian art, from the earliest works of both Indigenous and European artists. Philip and David continue this lineage, offering distinct yet complementary perspectives on the continent’s vast and varied terrain, from lush coastal regions to arid inland deserts, from mangroves and scrublands to towering forests, and from delicate, sun-bleached hues to the robust ochres and reds of the outback.
Philip Cox has exhibited in both the Wynne and Sulman Prizes, and both he and David Holm have held numerous exhibitions showcasing their ongoing exploration of Australia’s diverse and powerful landscapes.
David Holm, Hawkesbury jetties, 2024, Watercolour on paper 84 cm × 59 cm Image courtesy the artist.
About the Artists
Philip Cox is a celebrated Australian architect and multidisciplinary creative based on the far south coast of New South Wales. His recent work draws inspiration from his bushland retreat near Bermagui, where the estuaries, forests, and coastal forms inform his painting and writing. A passionate advocate for integrating art, nature, and architecture, Cox is best known as the founding partner of COX Architecture and the designer of major public buildings across Australia and internationally. Over his career, he has received numerous honours, including the RAIA Gold Medal and Officer of the Order of Australia.
David Holm is an architect, author, and artist based on Deerubbin Country. His artistic practice explores two distinct yet complementary themes; minimalist line drawings of built and urban forms drawn from four decades of travel, and recent abstract interpretations of Australian landscapes in watercolour and acrylic. A passionate advocate for drawing, he has published two books, Drawing Italy and Drawing Paris, and regularly leads masterclasses in observational and architectural sketching. Paralell to his visual arts practice, David is a Principal at COX Architecture. Holm's architectural work focuses on urban infrastructure, transport design, and public placemaking.
Philip Cox and David Holm are represented by Art Atrium.