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Judith Coxe
Judith Coxe, M.A., Art History, University of Toronto
Judith Coxe was recognized for her talent at an early age: her brother was six when he watched her perform ...view moreJudith Coxe, M.A., Art History, University of Toronto
Judith Coxe was recognized for her talent at an early age: her brother was six when he watched her perform on television, just twelve. Entering high school, she was invited to join a group of young artists, sponsored by the Massey family of Toronto for immersive training. They worked year-round and spent summers performing two plays each day. She remembers the camaraderie, enthusiasm, fun!
It was not long before she was a sought-after leading lady, albeit still a very young lady. She was an actress, on television and film and most of all on the stage, from the age of 14. At the University of Toronto, she performed in stage productions twice a year, plus summer stock; and she hosted her own radio program — all while she earned a Masters degree in Art History.
Moving to Guelph, as a young wife and mother, she became a tenured professor, teaching Art and Art History at the University of Guelph. She remembered fondly, the joy of encouraging young talents, and the time for her own explorations in art. An accomplished artist, by the time she was in her mid-20's, Judith Coxe's paintings in water color, acrylic and mixed media were exhibited and warmly reviewed in exhibitions in Canada and the US.
Another family move in 1987 brought her to New York, where she and her husband Don could indulge their love of theatre. Their home, a pre-revolutionary farm in Greenwich, gave her a new avenue for her artistry: inspired by the near-by arboretum, Judy plunged into gardening. She painted in her studio over the barn, and showed her work in New York.
Theatre remained significant throughout her life: after moving to Chicago in the 90's, she served 25 years as a theatre critic for the Jeff Awards in Chicago, reviewing Equity and Non-equity performances—and still punctuated her time with theatre trips to London and New York.
Blessed with talent, and advanced through hard work, Judith Coxe led an extraordinary life, in which Art and Poetry were constants.
"Inspiration spins among the stars to the rhythmic pounding of the heart."
Judith Coxe died after a difficult battle with leukemia on July 27, 2020. This book was completed from her hospital bed just weeks before, with the same determination and devotion to her craft as in all things.view less