Auckland based musician, artist and designer Kool’s work is characterised by bold images presented in an irreverent manner. His design background is evident in his logo-like motifs, the most prolific being his Remuera Gun Club brand which features prominently in his Kool branded t-shirt range.

Kool’s work scratches the surface and exposes the dark underbelly of society; he confronts issues of temptation, youth culture, drugs and religion with a mixture of stencil and screen printing. His intention is to engage his audience and challenge people to think differently about current issues. 
He places emphasis on conveying a clear message that can be understood immediately, and this is why it is so accessible to such a wide audience.

This combination of an iconic aesthetic coupled with a straight up message delivery has wide appeal and a powerful impact in any context – whether in the gallery, on the street or on a t-shirt and has the ability to reach audiences at all levels of understanding. He sums it up best by saying “Art on the street is inspiring to anyone and everyone. Open your eyes. Art is all around you, take notice”.

EXHIBITION HISTORY

PUBLIC ACCESS 2010 – Auckland, Art Gallery, March 2010
HAM WINE AND HANGOVERS – CCGQ, December 2009
SPRING CLEAN – CCHQ September 2009
PAPER SCISSORS STOCK – CCHQ May 2009
OUT OF THE CAN – Momentum Gallery Ponsonby May 2009
COMMON GROUND – 
The New Dowse Wellington February 2009
SHAKE N BAKE – Western Park, Ponsonby February 2009
PUBLIC ACCESS – 42 Below Space Auckland September 2008
PUBLIC ACCESS – Aveia Gallery 
Auckland April 2007
IF 6 WAS 9 T SHIRT EXHIBITION – 
Clothesline Auckland Dec 2007
PUBLIC ACCESS – Mia Gallery Napier Jan 2007
IF 6 WAS 9 T SHIRT EXHIBITION – Clothesline Auckland Nov – dec 07
IF 6 WAS 9 T SHIRT EXHIBITION – Disrupt Gallery Auckland 
Nov – dec 06
SHAKE N BAKE – Western Park, Ponsonby March 2006
SLICED EXHIBITION – Christchurch 2000