June 5 | 4:30pm

Willie Cole, among the most noted American artists of his generation, is recognized for his potent and poetic sculptures, compositions, and installations.

Transforming everyday objects such as irons, shoes, bicycles, matches, and water bottles, Cole’s work powerfully alludes to social, cultural, political and spiritual meanings, also referencing the artist’s African-American culture, heritage, and history. A public opening reception will follow this lecture at 6:00pm in AEIVA.

Image Credit:
MBF (Man’s Best Friend) III, 2014
shoes, metal wire
21 h x 19.5 x 7.5 inches Courtesy of the artist and beta pictoris gallery