The Life and Career of Donald Cole
Born in New York City, New York, on October 31, 1930, Donald Cole is an American abstract expressionist painter. His academic background includes a BS from Bucknell University and an MFA from the University of Iowa. Before establishing his career in the arts, he served in the Navy during the Korean War. He currently resides on Vashon Island in Washington with his wife, Joan Wortis, who is also a visual artist.
Exhibitions and Collections
The work of Donald Cole has been featured in numerous exhibitions across New York and the Northwest. His pieces have been shown at the 55 Mercer Gallery, French & Co., the Nancy Hoffman Gallery, and the Frank Marino Gallery. In the Northwest, his exhibitions have included the Foster/White Gallery, the Jeffrey Moose Gallery, the ArtXchange Gallery in Seattle, and Gallery 070 on Vashon Island, as well as two Tacoma Art Museum biennials.
His paintings are held in various private and public collections, such as:
