Winston Wächter is pleased to announce an exhibition of new work by Kris Cox. In this latest series of paintings, Cox continues to examine the sculptural possibilities of painting, drawing inspiration from his list of diverse, often surprising materials. Wood putty, beeswax, cloth, bone, and shells are melded together to create layered and strikingly expressive compositions.

Beginning with a collection of small objects attached to a wood panel, Cox pours on a layer of smooth, pristine beeswax. He then moves and manipulates the still-cooling wax, creating a multitude of both subtle and dramatic textures. Much of the materials used are taken directly from the shirt of a Dogon hunter from Mali, Africa.The source of these objects reflects the personal, humanist approach that Cox employs. Each composition is framed in dark wood covered in pigmented wood putty. The simplicity of these frames allows the viewer to focus in on the intimate, sensual surfaces of the paintings. A remarkable contrast arises between the functionality of the objects arranged in the wax (tusk, cloth, brazil nuts, shells) and the elegance of the finished wood frames.

In addition to these highly sculptural paintings, Cox has also created a series of text-based pieces, again finished with pigmented wood putty. The "Four Letter Word Series," as he calls it, depicts words that are chosen both for their power to stand alone, and the mystery of their multiple meanings.

For further information, please contact Amanda Snyder at 212-255-2718.