WELCOME

I’m Geraldine Cox. My project Finding Patterns explores nature, the adventure of discovery, and how we can express what we know in new ways.

My research has taken me to the heart of the atom, the beginnings of the universe, and the nature of light. Recent projects explore climate change, emergence, the life in soil, and time.

I hold bachelor’s degrees in Physics, and Painting. My project was launched in 2011 by a Leverhulme Trust Artist in Residence Award for a residency in the Physics Department at Imperial College London. In 2020 I received the American Institute of Physics Andrew Gemant Award, which recognises significant contributions to the cultural, artistic, or humanistic dimensions of physics. Here I am in Nature Magazine.

My practice spans oil painting, natural dyes, printed fabrics, books, film, text, podcasts, talks, and large-scale installations, including advertising billboards and a sunshine-powered cinema. With artists, designers, dancers, and scientists, I also create workshops for everyone, that combine discussion, experimentation, art, poetry, and dance to explore and celebrate our knowledge and place in the universe. With dance artist Emma Bellerby, I direct “Falling Apple” - a company creating large-scale public participation events that bring science to life through movement, art, and play.

To join my mailing list or for further information, please email geraldine.cox@imperial.ac.uk

Geraldine Cox

There are beautiful things, and lessons to be learned, wherever we cast our gaze.

Upcoming EVENTS

COSMOS The art of observing Space, is a major art and science exhibition celebrating our enduring fascination with space. Bringing together contemporary and historic artists, the exhibition features an extraordinary range of work inspired by the cosmos. with Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, Christopher Le Brun PPRA Hon. RWA, Cornelia Parker RA OBE CBE, Wolfgang Tillmans. 24th January - 19th April

Elemental Light, workshops for adults and families with Dr Alex Clarke and team at Bristol University to explore the beauty of atomic spectra during the Bristol Festival of Light. 20th-21st February, Royal West Academy, Bristol.

“Underground Ceilidh” A Falling Apple subterranean dance experience, for everyone. The Great Exhibition Road Festival. Imperial Late, 29th January 2026.

“Take Your Time” A journey into the scientific and personal nature of time with Falling Apple. The Great Exhibition Road Festival. Imperial Late, 6-7th June 2026.

“Underground Ceilidh” A subterranean dance experience, for everyone with Falling Apple. The Great Exhibition Road Festival. Imperial Late, 6-7th June 2026.