Larry Cole: The Color of Light
May 7-28, 2021
Larry Cole: The Color of Light
Opening reception: Friday, May 7, 5:00-8:00 PM
Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM – 5 PM
The Color of Light presents a romantic look at nature from an abstract expressionist viewpoint. Works focus on the intensity of light falling on landscapes or clouds and reflecting and illuminating often unexpected colors. The themes of sunsets, exotic locations and intriguing fictional ones are painted in vibrant colors on textured substrates enticing viewers to escape from their traditional observation of nature and see it through romanticized and whimsical eyes.
“My paintings are an invitation for the viewer to experience an emotion rather than simply scrutinize an image,” says Larry Cole. “My intentionally ambiguous and abstract subjects are chosen with the hope that the observer can easily relate them to their own personal experiences.”
A native of Tennessee, Larry Cole studied art and business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In his early studio work, he drew inspiration from the painting styles of his nationally-known professors, C. Kermit Ewing and Carl Sublett. The influence of their painting techniques can be detected in Cole’s accentuation of the abstract structures within his real-world subjects. Larry subsequently chose a career in banking but maintained a life-long interest in painting. For several years, he owned a studio and gallery in the Bearden Arts District. His works have been showcased in solo and group exhibitions throughout Tennessee and the Southeast. Cole maintains a number of devoted private and corporate collectors.