Image source, Enter Gallery
- Author, Daniel Sexton
- Role, BBC News, South East
An exclusive art collaboration between world-renowned DJ Carl Cox and acclaimed UK photographic artist Mark Vessey is opening in Brighton.
The exhibition, at the Enter Gallery, in Bond Street, showcases some of the key records from Cox’s 150,000-plus vinyl collection that have defined his career.
The collaboration illustrates a musical journey from funk, soul, disco, and rare groove to rave, techno, hip hop, electro, and pop.
Cox said: “Each record I chose has a story behind it, and it was very emotional choosing the records that helped shape my journey.”
The artwork features some of the most iconic releases by artists like Run DMC, Carrie Lucas, Fleetwood Mac, Duran Duran, Lil Louis and Doug Lazy.
The collection will showcase each record selected by Cox, alongside a meaningful story where he elaborates on its importance.
The gallery said: “Many of these records played a pivotal role in (Cox’s) early days as a mobile DJ and his rise to fame as the ‘Three Deck Wizard.’”
‘Trust and time’
Vessey, who is known for exploring and celebrating icons of pop culture, said it been an honour to work with the DJ and to explore his archive.
The photographic artist said: “Carl Cox is unique in sewing together multiple generations through his passion for music.
“My hope in photographing them together is that they visually reflect his love and shared history back to us.”
Cox said: “Watching Mark work really makes me understand how you can look deeper into art.
“It makes me realise what a privilege and responsibility I have when sharing my love of music with the dancefloor.”
The show – Carl Cox by Mark Vessey – opens on 20 July.
