Over And Under

Stephen W. Cox constructs an expansive field of deep blue through the relentless accumulation of small, calligraphic brushstrokes. Drawing on the mid-20th-century New York School tradition of all-over abstraction, Cox covers the entire canvas with tight, interlocking gestural marks to generate a dense, active surface. This rhythmic layering creates a unified textural expanse, reflecting his stated focus on interconnectedness and a harmonious weaving of distinct elements. The dominant blue is punctuated by a stark, vertical red line descending from the upper right and the same line under several layers of brush strokes on the left, interrupting the pattern to draw attention to the physical depth of the oil paint. Along the bottom edge, green cursive forms emerge subtly from the accumulated mass. By confining his deliberate mark-making to these repeating gestures, Cox gathers thousands of individual strokes into a singular visual statement of unity.