Doug Cocker (1945 – )

Born in Perth, Doug Cocker studied at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee between 1963 and 1968. He subsequently went on to lecture in sculpture at Nene College in Northampton as well as several posts teaching at the University of Edinburgh, Glasgow School of Art, Grays School of Art and his alma mater.

Much of Cocker’s work focuses on his family’s farming and blacksmith heritage. Cocker’s work often explores the power and strength of nature. The artist uses natural materials, such as wood, to explore types of movement and the relationship between the object and the picture plane.

Exhibit (Logo)
Click here to take a closer look at ‘Rotterdam’ in our online Exhibit
Abstract image featuring paint and sculpture. On the left the image is in dark greys and on the right it is in blue and white
‘Geography series’ Doug Cocker, 2011, painted, wooden relief sculpture, 31cm x 45.5cm x 6cm. © Doug Cocker
Abstract monoprint in green with a beige background
‘Lewis Suite (VI)’ Doug Cocker, 2011, constructed monoprint, 33.2cm x 40.3cm x 4cm. © Doug Cocker
Wooden sculpture made of mulberry and yew wood on a white background.
‘Rotterdam’ Doug Cocker, 2006, sculpture in mulberry and yew woods, 220cm x 135cm x 30cm. © Doug Cocker

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