Donald Fox Explores Artistic Past in Archaeology of Thought Series
North Carolina artist Donald Fox showcases his abstract paintings in the series titled Archaeology of Thought, which reflects his artistic journey following the death of his best friend. A graduate of the University of North Carolina, Fox has spent many years in Texas. His work delves into the layers of his history, with earlier pieces featuring gestural brushstrokes that now influence his abstract color poems. Previously, he created the Windows and Doors series, which emphasized planar space, while his current focus is on the evolution of visual language. Notable pieces include: “Big Picture” (46″ x 62″), “Hi! as a Kite” (18″ x 18″), “Birdangle” (24″ x 36″), “Moonlight Dance” (18″ x 18″), “Diamond Mine” (30″ x 24″), “Kite Tales” (24″ x 30″), “Life Raft” (30″ x 40″), “Containment” (17″ x 14″), and “Visionary” (17″ x 14″). This article appeared on Artsy Shark on October 12, 2026.
Key facts
- Donald Fox is an artist originally from North Carolina who studied at three campuses of the University of North Carolina.
- He has resided and worked in Texas for several decades.
- His new series is titled Archaeology of Thought.
- The series began before the loss of his closest artist friend of forty years a few months prior.
- He explores layers of his artistic past as one might discover treasures from an archaeological site.
- In his representational paintings, gestural brushstrokes have become the visual writing of his abstract color poems.
- His previous series was Windows and Doors, where he explored planar space.
- The featured works include “Big Picture” oil on canvas, 46″ x 62″; “Hi! as a Kite” oil on panel, 18″ x 18″; “Birdangle” oil on canvas, 24″ x 36″; “Moonlight Dance” oil on panel, 18″ x 18″; “Diamond Mine” oil on canvas, 30″ x 24″; “Kite Tales” oil on panel, 24″ x 30″; “Life Raft” oil on canvas, 30″ x 40″; “Containment” acrylic on paper, 17″ x 14″; and “Visionary” acrylic on paper, 17″ x 14″.
Entities
Artists
- Donald Fox
Institutions
- University of North Carolina
- Artsy Shark
Locations
- North Carolina
- United States
- Texas