Born in Richmond, Virginia and raised in Saratoga, California, the 30-year-old Sternberg has seen greatly increasing success, and it's no wonder why. On the heels of his sold-out show in Beverly Hills last fall, Sternberg headed to a major showing on Madison Avenue in New York, and is slated to appear next at the Kinsey/DesForges in Culver City, California. The show is yet to be titled, but from the look of his most recent work, it's sure to be a knockout.
Sternberg's use of the unconventional paired with the conventional allows for a very specific effect. With the bold shapes and colors of spray paint and the more subdued hues of slathered oils, more is being layered on the canvas than just different medias. If incredible success in the gallery wasn't enough, Cole Sternberg is also putting his unique style to other tasks. On April 11th of this year, Fred Segal launched his limited edition line of hand-painted shirts and jackets, sold exclusively at Fred Segal stores, and Canvas in Malibu, California is currently selling his line of hand-painted shoes, launched in November of last year. On top of that, he is also working with Aga John to release a signature series of rugs to high-end retailers and individual interior design houses.
The apocalyptic undercurrent of his works makes them irresistible for the mind and eye steeped in today's egocentric, expansive culture. The 13 new pieces scheduled for unveiling in Culver City in July are sure to continue pushing the envelope and their creator, Cole Sternberg, to the top.
For LxM Kate Prihoda
