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VoyageKC: Life & Work with Willie Cole of West Bottoms

August 21, 2025

“As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?”


”I am a multimedia visual artist, better known as a sculptor, who prefers the term “Perceptual Engineer.” I make things out of other things i.e. assemblage. What distinguishes me from other assemblage artists is that my sculptures are made from a single object multiplied. For example, in the airport commission, 12 saxophones equals a bird.. In another example, 30 shoes might equal a bust or mask. You might be tempted to see my work as 3-dimensional op art. My goals are spiritual. I seek to give these objects new life. Reincarnation might be an appropriate term.”

READ THE FULL INTERVIEW on voyagekc.com

Source: https://voyagekc.com/interview/life-work-with-willie-cole-of-west-bottoms/
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