Between The Cliffs

The beauty of life often lies in the unknown—the space
between what we have left behind and what is yet to
come. Hope quietly exists in that space, waiting for us to
reach for it. While tomorrow, with all its possibilities, is
always before us.
This piece is about breathing through the weight of the
present moment, acknowledging both the rawness of now
and the quiet beauty in what is. It speaks to the subtle,
ever-present hope that even in the midst of the moment,
there is always a flow toward something new—a path
forward that is constantly unfolding.
It is about finding the strength and openness to embrace
what lies ahead, whatever it may bring. It is an invitation
to trust the unseen path, to see the beauty in the smallest
moments, and to hold space for what is yet to unfold. Just
as nature has the promise of tomorrow, so do we, it is
always awaiting us, full of quiet possibility.

Charley J. Cox is a Melbourne-based artist whose work
explores emotion, expression, and spontaneity. Raised in
regional Victoria and deeply connected to the natural
beauty of the Bass Coast, Mornington Peninsula, and
Dandenong Ranges, Charley’s art is rooted in her
relationship with these landscapes.
With years of training as an actor, Charley brings a unique
approach to her painting, responding to the canvas with
the same emotional intensity and presence she brings to
her acting practice. Working in acrylics and mixed media,
she applies the principles of Meisner Technique (acting) to
painting—creating not with preconceptions, but with an
openness and honesty to the moment. Each piece is an
unfolding journey, where emotion and raw truth emerge,
guided by instinct and an openness to what the canvas
offers.
For Charley, being an artist is an act of becoming. Her
work is a personal exploration, inviting viewers to connect
with the raw beauty of the present moment.