Danny Cole (born January 10, 2000)[1] is an American painter and interdisciplinary artist based in New York City.[2][3]
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 Cole with his "Creature World" artwork in 2018 | |
| Born | January 10, 2000 |
| Website | www |
Early life edit
Originally from New Jersey, Cole has been creating art since he was young. He filled journals with drawings before moving to painting.[4][5]
Cole moved to New York to pursue his career as an artist soon after graduating high school.[4]
Career edit
Shortly before his high school graduation in 2018, Cole's debut solo show, "Danny Cole's Departure" was held in partnership with Stephan Alexander's Ghost Gallery in the Lower East Side in New York City.[4][6][7]
That same year, Cole went to Coachella with Portugal. The Man, exhibiting his artwork as the band's live visuals on the festival’s main stage.[4][8] [9] Also in 2018, Cole directed the animated music video for Cherry Glazerr's song "Daddi".[10] [11]
In 2019, Cole, Matt Shultz of Cage The Elephant, and Beck held an art & music show in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.[12][13] [14]
In 2020, Cole was arrested for his "HollyCow" art installation, erected atop the Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles, California.[15]
In 2021, Cole was selected to participate in a revival of the Cow Parade, sponsored by God’s Love We Deliver.[16][17]
Creature World edit
Cole is known for his trademark "Creatures": doodled, simple, round-faced humanoids that represent "a universal human spirit that transcends age, gender, and nationality".[18][19]
The "Creature" figures are the centerpiece of the "Creature World", a multi-disciplinary narrative construct, functioning as a unified art experience through which Cole connects with his audience, encouraging them to explore their own introspective worlds.[20][21]
"Creature World" art activations often boast an intersection of different artistic and interactive mediums - including painting, music, performance, dance, poetry, audience interaction, and cuisine.[12][21]
Reception edit
Cole has been acclaimed for his unique aesthetic sensibilities. Grant Rindner of Nylon Magazine said "Cole's colorful characters are reminiscent of Keith Haring's signature creations, but where movement was central to the pop art icon's work, Cole translates his own thoughts and struggles into static snapshots of personal, private moments."[4]
Cole has also been noted for his cross-disciplinary and his community-oriented approach to art presentation and engagement. "His work centers around human connection, self-discovery, and communal understanding," said Alisa Caira of WBRU. "It's personable and alien, abstract and specific, confusing and relatable."[2]
References edit
- ^ Cole, Danny [@dannycoleee] (January 11, 2022). "i turn 22 today ..." (Tweet). Retrieved February 4, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "Visual artist Danny Cole speaks on his most recent experience "A Battle for Harmony," CAN, cacti, and more". WBRU. July 11, 2019. Archived from the original on December 22, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- ^ "Artist Danny Cole on Dreams of A Utopia of Creatures and Vandalism". The Observer. April 12, 2021. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Meet Danny Cole, The Teenage Artist Collaborating with Portugal. The Man And Cherry Glazerr". NYLON. June 7, 2018. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- ^ "Danny Cole And His Technicolor Dreamscape". Byline. June 8, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ "UUU VLOG 01". UUU Art Collective. March 1, 2019. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "Danny Cole And His Technicolor Dreamscape". Byline. June 8, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ "Portugal, The Man". Loose Change Animation. 2018. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "Danny Cole Invites To The Creature World To Go On Limitless Expeditions". Dirty Barn. March 16, 2021. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "Cherry Glazerr - "Daddi" Video". Stereogum. November 8, 2018. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- ^ "Danny Cole Brings His 'Creature World' To Life At ComplexCon". Front Row Features. December 15, 2021. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ a b Lecca, Sacha (August 20, 2019). "Matt Shultz, Beck and Friends Throw an Art Party in Brooklyn". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
- ^ "Cage The Elephant and Beck". Aces High. December 15, 2019. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "Matt Shultz of Grammy-winning rock band 'Cage the Elephant'". WION. January 7, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "Meet the band that defaced the Hollywood sign with a painting of a cow". The Los Angeles Times. April 8, 2021. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ "CREATURE COW ALLIANCE - Artist: Danny Cole". God’s Love We Deliver. August 23, 2021. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ "Cow Parade Returns to N.Y.C., but Please Don't Steal Them This Time". The New York Times. August 23, 2021. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ "A 'Creature' by Artist Danny Cole Mysteriously Appeared Overnight at Manhattan's High Line". ARTNews. June 23, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ "Creature World Drops "Crowd," the First Generative Open Edition Collection to Launch on OpenSea". OpenSea. March 2, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ "Danny Cole Is Gonna Make It". Serving The People. January 4, 2022. Retrieved June 25, 2023.
- ^ a b "DANNY COLE WELCOMES YOU TO THE CREATURE WORLD". V Magazine. January 7, 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2023.