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Carol Cole

Cerulean Arts Collective Member Carol Cole

My assemblage sculptures are the result of the intuitive process of object inspired design. I collect objects that speak to me, often in multiples. I usually don’t have a preconceived plan or even an idea of what I am going to do with them.
I begin by choosing some objects, putting them on my studio work table and “playing with them”. I see how they fit together or what patterns they make and then try many alternatives. Once I am inspired, I add other objects from my collection and keep rearranging until I am satisfied. This arrangement determines the size and shape of the sculpture.
I treat the objects, which I have found in thrift stores, reuse stores and on the street, as though they are precious, because to me they are. I transform them so that the viewer sees the beauty I see, before they recognize the utilitarian objects that they are.  As I work on the piece, the meaning becomes clear and a title emerges. 



Carol Cole's upcoming solo exhibition will be presented December 10, 2025 - January 11, 2026. 

Decorative sculpture with shell patterns on a textured surface
She Sells Seashells, mixed media, paper pulp, sea shells, 12" x 12" x 3"  Available 

Decorative wall art with shell-like objects on a textured surface
Seven Up, mixed media, paper pulp, found objects, 24" x 9" x 2"  Available 

Decorative browns culpture with geometric patterns and bronze studs
Three Up, mixed media, handmade paper, found objects, 29" x 10" x 3"  Available 

Red stop sign with bullet casings instead of letters
Stop Gun Violence, vinyl stop sign & shell casings, 24" x 24" x 3"  Available 

Decorative wall art with wooden slats on a turquoise background
Ladder Up, mixed media, paper pulp, wood, 20" x 12" x 3"  Available 

Decorative circular wall art with concentric patterns and red accents
Etruscan Shield, mixed media, paper pulp, found objects, 29" x 29" x 6"  Available 

Decorative shield with intricate patterns
African Shield, mixed media, handmade paper, found objects, 36" x 21" x 3"  Available 

Sculpture with geometric pattern
Connections, dominoes, plastic pieces, Japanese paper, 23" x 24" x 3"  Available 

Bronze and gold decorative item resembling a balance scale on a white background
Justice, mixed media, paper pulp, found objects, 20" x 22" x 3"  Available 

Blue wheel with wooden letters spelling 'SAIL AWAY'
Sail Away, mixed media, handmade paper, found objects, 16" x 16" x 2"  Available 

Decorative wall art with star design and central emblem
Star Bright, mixed media, handmade paper, found objects, 17" x 17" x 3"  Available 

Decorative wall art piece with geometric pattern and wooden accents
Two Across, mixed media, handmade paper, found objects, 16" x 21" x 3"  Available 

Decorative sculpture panel with geometric patterns
North by Northwest, mixed media, paper pulp, found objects, 23" x 23" x 2"  Available 

Decorative metal plate with star design and screws on a black background
Shining Through, mixed media, handmade paper, found objects, 12" x 12" x 3"  Available 

Decorative panel with circular designs and gold accents on a wooden background
Power of Three, mixed media, paper pulp, found objects, 19" x 7" x 3"  Available 

Decorative wall hanging with turquoise design and metal beaters
Stir It Up, mixed media, paper pulp, found objects, 31" x 24" x 3"  Available 

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Carol Cole's previous solo exhibition was on view September 18 - October 13, 2024. A selection of works is available at the gallery as indicated below.  For inquiries on all others, please Contact Us. 
Meander,handmade paper pulp, gold paper, black porcelain, gold ink, & turquoise beads sculpture by Cerulean Collective Member Carol Cole
Meander, handmade paper, paint, found objects, 12" x 12" x 1.5"  Available 

Southwest Shield, handmade paper, brass, shells, pins & acrylic paint sculpture by Cerulean Collective Member Carol Cole
Southwest Shield, handmade paper, paint, found objects, 24" x 24" x 3"  Available 


Child's Drawing, handmade paper, paint, found objects, 18" x 15" x 1.5"  Available 

Lost in Translation, handmade paper, wood Kannada alphabet letters, acrylic sculpture by Cerulean Collective Member Carol Cole
Lost in Translation, handmade paper, paint, found objects, 16" x 15" x 1"  Available 

Stripes, rubber, gold paper, & acrylic sculpture by Cerulean Collective Member Carol Cole
Stripes, handmade paper, paint, found objects, 12" x 18" x 3"  Available 


Power Object, mixed media, 17" x 17" x 3"  Available 
Wingspan, handmade paper, copper, wood, tacks, pins & acrylic paint sculpture by Cerulean Collective Member Carol Cole
Wingspan, handmade paper, paint, found objects, 10" x 47" x 2"  
Positive, handmade paper and pulp on foam board, keys & acrylic paint sculpture by Cerulean Collective Member Carol Cole
Postive, handmade paper, paint, found objects, 24" x 24" x 2.5"  
Negative, handmade paper and pulp on foam board, keys & acrylic paint sculpture by Cerulean Collective Member Carol Cole
Negative, handmade paper, paint, found objects, 23" x 23" x 2.5"   
Good Morning!, handmade paper pulp, toothpicks, railroad spike, spring & finger puppet sculpture by Cerulean Collective Member Carol Cole
Good Morning!, handmade paper, paint, found objects, 14" x 6" x 2"   


Rain, handmade paper, paint, found objects, 30" x 24" x 2"   


To the Point, handmade paper, bamboo, beads, pins & acrylic paint sculpture by Cerulean Collective Member Carol Cole
To the Point, handmade paper, paint, found objects, 24" diameter x 2.5"  

Diamonds, handmade paper pulp, gold paper, glass, wood, plastic, acrylic paint sculpture by Cerulean Collective Member Carol Cole
Diamonds, handmade paper, paint, found objects , 43" x 12" x 3"   

Stacked, decorative paper, lacquered trays, brass hardware by Cerulean Collective member Carol Cole
Stacked, handmade paper, paint, found objects, 25" x 6" x 1.5"  SOLD 


Feelin' Lucky, handmade paper, IKEA scarf holder, dice, poker chips, & acrylic sculpture by Cerulean Collective Member Carol Cole
Feelin' Lucky, handmade paper, paint, found objects, 18" x 15" x 1.5"   
Action Action, sheet music, piano parts, acrylic sculpture by Cerulean Collective Member Carol Cole
Action Action, handmade paper, paint, found objects, 24" x 24" x 1.5"   
Starburst, handmade paper, metal, plastic, pins, & acrylic sculpture by Cerulean Collective Member Carol Cole
Starburst, handmade paper, paint, found objects, 24" x 24" x 2"   




Carol's previous solo exhibition was held April 12 - May 7, 2023. A selection of works is available at the gallery as indicated below.  For inquiries on all others, please Contact Us. 


Southwest Sun, handmade paper, paint, found objects, 24" x 24"  

Spinner, handmade paper, paint, found objects, 24" x 24"  

Pyramid, handmade paper, paint, found objects, 16" x 18"  

Coming and Going, handmade paper and pulp, paint, found objects, 19" x 19"  

Hardware, handmade paper pulp, paint, found objects, 22" x 16"  

Moving Slowly Into the Future, handmade paper pulp, paint, found objects, 31" x 6"  

Security Blanket Crazy Quilt, collage of envelope linings on canvas, 48" x 36"  

Hoplite Shield, handmade paper and pulp, paint, found objects, 23" x 23"  

Garden Gate, handmade paper, paint, found objects, 25" x 10" 

African Door, handmade paper, paint, found objects, 48" x 13"  

Tennis Anyone?, handmade paper, paint, old tennis racquets, 32" x 21"  

Galaxy, handmade paper, paint, found objects, 24" x 24"  

Game Board, handmade paper, paint, found objects, 34" x 34"  

Game Time, handmade paper, paint, found objects, 19" x 19"  


Celtic Circle, handmade paper and pulp, paint, found objects, 42" x 42"  


How Does Your Garden Grow?, mixed media, 20" x 15" x 2"  


Op-Art, mixed media, 23" x 10" x 2"  



Pocket Book, mixed media, 12" x 14" x 3" 



Owl Totem, mixed media, 15" x 12" x 3"  SOLD 


Glow, mixed-media, paper, pulp, granite, computer parts, tin molds, CO2 cartridges, pins, beads, 21" x 13" x 3" 


Uncertainty, mixed media, 24" x 24" x 3"  



Color Wheel, mixed media, 12" diameter SOLD 




Aerial View, mixed media, 15" x 15" x 5"  SOLD  


Rainbow Rising, handmade paper pulp, mixed-media, flying shuttles, ribbon, buttons, hair clips, 20" x 38" x 3"  SOLD