 According
to Halima Taha Ph.D. [collectingafricanamericanart.com] , author of
Collecting Works on Paper and Canvas (1998)
, Kevin Cole, works in a range of mediums, uses repetitive forms
and color to create three dimensional structures that invite those who
experience his work to reflect upon abstracted references to a necktie
used for status, beauty, fashion and the destruction of human life. She
further states that "Cole's work celebrates history, survival, and
a personal memory of a time and place."
David
C. Driskell, Distinguished University Professor of Art, University of
Maryland observed, "I
walked into Kevin’s studio with large northern windows and was
immediately surrounded by a series of powerful wallworks that creatively bestride both paintings
and sculpture done in an unusually accomplished manner."
Artist, Art Educator Kevin Cole, born
in
Pine
Bluff,
Arkansas, has resided in Atlanta, GA. since 1985 where he as received numerous
awards both as an artist and arts educator. Receiving his formal
education [ B.S. Art Education
(1982),
University
of
Arkansas,
Pine Bluff, AR; M.A. Art Education / Painting (1983),
University
of
Illinois,
Champaign,
IL; and M.F.A Drawing(1985), Northern
Illinois
University,
Dekalb,
IL] in fine arts and art education then moved to Atlanta.
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