ED COLSTON “Apply Collar” Mixed Media

• Mixed media titled “Apply Collar” by renowned Columbus artist Ed Colston (1938-2006)
• Dated 1989 from the Apartheid Series 
• Collage style piece with various geometric shapes and textures throughout 
• Vibrant tones of red, yellow, and blue 
• Signed, dated, and titled en verso 

About the Artist:
Ed Colston (1938-2006) was a celebrated artist born and raised in Columbus, Ohio.  Colston utilizes found objects to bring culture and life into his work.  He states that this medium can “allow insight that paint alone cannot give”.  He used maps, textural patterns, and color saturation to present memories and hope for Africa and his heritage.  Not only was he a wonderful artist, he was a pillar of his community.  Colston was an Associate Professor of Fine Arts at Cols. College of Art and Design, as well as a recreation leader and art instructor with the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.      

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