Browsing by Author "Cox, Brody, artist"

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Brody Cox: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2025) Cox, Brody, artist
The artist's statement: I have always found design to be a collaborative form of creation, and for it to be successful, it needs to solve problems. Design is like a constant ongoing conversation, and I am always learning how to listen. The clients of graphic designers require many different solutions, so being able to communicate and iterate are valuable steps in my process. The push and pull of working together is one of my favorite parts of design. To me, the best graphic work solves problems viewers didn't know they had, and to achieve that, my process shifts for each project. I also believe my execution is positively influenced by my experience in both digital design and the physical art of metalsmithing. Form can translate uniquely over two and three-dimensional spaces, and practicing in both guides the designs I create. Design is everywhere, and constantly changing, so I utilize my experiences to influence how I approach projects. Ultimately, I believe the outcomes connect the intellectual and emotional aspects of what's most important for successful work.
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Brody Cox: capstone
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2020) Cox, Brody, artist
The artist's statement: My approach to metal centers around form and color. Whenever I start a piece, I push the final version to be visually transformed from how it started. How can rigid metal be seen as natural and organic? What if the color of copper became jet black? These are the types of questions I ask myself when making work, and the ones that push my material to take new shapes and depictions. When designing a project, I am always drawn towards ambiguity and abstraction. My favorite pieces leave the viewer uncertain, but wanting to know more. The mysterious and weird nature of my work tries not to be objective, so it can be read differently from person to person. It is a challenge to make something visually abstract, but also carry intentionality. I am constantly trying to find this balance as I work, but I am the most satisfied when I do.