Nigel Cooke was a British painter born on August 5, 1973, in Manchester, England. He is known for his large-scale, abstract paintings, which often feature dark, brooding landscapes and dreamlike imagery. Cooke's work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, and he was a nominee for the Turner Prize in 2004. Some of his most famous works include "Dark Water," "Winter Trees," and "Cave." Cooke continues to create new works and remains an important figure in the world of contemporary art.