ARTISTIC STATEMENT
As a multidisciplinary creative, my work lives at the intersection of image, language, and embodied expression. Whether through painting, photography, poetry, podcasting, film, or theatre, I explore the tension between presence and impermanence, intimacy and distance. Each medium offers a different lens, but my impulse remains the same: to make meaning from emotion, and to invite others into spaces where stillness, story, and transformation can coexist. I am drawn to the edges - of form, of feeling, of genre - where the boundaries blur and something honest begins to speak.
POETRY
My poetry explores memory and identity through vivid imagery and emotional immediacy.
Using language to shape personal experiences often forms evocative, rhythmic narratives that help me understand and connect to myself and others.
I have performed works of poetry in Paris, London, and throughout the U.S. My work has been featured in numerous literary journals and my debut publication entitled, New York: A Collection of Poetry is available online.
Illuminated
Published by The Purposeful Mayonnaise Art & Literary Journal
A sleepless night upon arriving in Paris leads to a visceral memory that only the city of lights and love could provide.
Hero Space
Published by Charles University, Prague with French Translation
A deeply introspective and thematically rich poem that mirrors a classic hero’s journey, but from within the psyche - serving as a powerful meditation on personal strength and the obstacles that obscure it.
Watermark
Published by The Bosphorus Review of Books Literary Journal
Featured in the short film, WORDS, this poem chronicles the haunting experience of the brave souls who rode out Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.
New York: A Collection of Poetry
Published by Amazon Books
A collection of 12 poems each featuring custom artwork by Dustin Cox visually reflecting the themes of each piece.
PHOTOGRAPHY
My photography drifts through the cities and landscapes I’ve known - places once called home, places passed through like dreams. I’ve created photo essays that become maps of memory, stitching together moments that echo across distance and time.
Guided by a search for connection, my lens finds the quiet threads - light, texture, gesture - that bind one experience to the next, revealing the poetry that lives between them.
Portals
Portals is a photographic exploration of invitation and the suggestion of other worlds. Through seven carefully selected images – featuring corridors that beckon, sunsets that bleed into eternity, and hallways that hum with untold stories – this essay cultivates a palpable sense of welcome. Each photograph acts as a gateway, urging the viewer to step into a space where imagination takes flight and new realities feel within reach.
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Americana
Through seven distinct images captured across the United States, Americana presents a vibrant tapestry of the nation's eclectic and iconic visual language. This photo essay explores the familiar and the unexpected, reflecting the diverse spirit and enduring imagery that define America.
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PAINTING
Through my paintings, I seek to explore emotion through bold color, layered textures, and kinetic movement. Varied in scale and style, each piece tells its own story - inviting viewers into my point of view and into a dynamic, immersive visual experience where energy and intuition meet, where chaos and calm coexist.
I mostly work with acrylic on canvas and am always striving to go bigger - both in scale and substance.
What’ll Be Will Be
91.44cm x 91.44cm
Acrylic On Canvas
Against a vast expanse, a delicate vine adorned with butterflies rises, each resting momentarily between flights. This piece captures a sense of quiet perseverance, symbolizing transformation, pause, and the beauty of fleeting moments.
Ebbs & Flows
12.7cm x 17.78cm
Acrylic On Canvas
Contrasting shades of teal and magenta flow in organic spontaneity, creating a harmonious fluidity of movement.
Love Y'all
60.94cm x 91.44cm
Acrylic On Canvas
The first in a planned series, this reimagined American flag replaces stars with hearts and stripes with the repeated word "Y'all," celebrating unity and inclusivity.
Sunshine
21.0cm x 30.0cm
Acrylic On Cardboard
Bursting forth with vibrant energy, the dynamic interplay of color and texture evokes the exuberance of a bright day.
Geaux Tigers
35.56cm x 27.94cm
Acrylic On Canvas
Energetic sweeps of purple and layers of dynamic accents dance on a vibrant gold backdrop, capturing the chaos, adventure, and spirit of LSU game day.
FILM + THEATRE
As a seasoned actor, writer, and director, I have contributed to over 50 film and theatre productions.
A graduate of the MFA program at The Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University, I have performed on stages across the U.S., London, and Paris, and my film work has been screened at festivals internationally.
I approach every project with a strong sense of craft, collaboration, and a deep commitment to telling authentic, emotionally resonant stories.
WORDS
Short Film (16:51min)
I wrote, directed, produced, and starred in this short film about a young aspiring spoken word poet who stutters.
Filmed on location in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, WORDS is a soulful, inspiring story of self-discovery, friendship, and the power of using your voice.
Official Film Festival Selections & Screenings:
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Cannes Court Métrage
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NewFilmmakers New York
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London InShort Festival
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Louisiana International Film Festival
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Southern Screen Film Festival
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Omeleto Featured Short Film
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CayFilm - Film Festival
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Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival
Hero Space
Immersive Theatre
Hero Space is a theatrical concept in development that aims to transform spoken word poetry into a dynamic, multi-sensory experience.
The vision is to work in collaboration with other creatives in the fields of dance, music, digital motion capture, and projection mapping to create a mixed-reality production that brings my poem, Hero Space, to life.