Artists of Kolea
The rejuvenating nature of unique art
The Artists of Kolea approach to licensing is informed by Kolea
Baker’s years of experience with advertising and design clients
– where new ideas are the constant, and each new season always
demands an entirely new solution.
evidence of that is found in her artists’ work. Each artist
is hand picked for their unique stylistic sensibilities and
agency spotlight
The
diff erent interpretation of themes. Their smart concepts
are relevant and executed with interesting colour pallets and treatments
fi tting for our time. This group truly stands apart. Kolea comments quite
directly: “we live in an exciting world where art is virtually on everything,
so why should manufactures, retailers or consumers settle for regurgitated
looks, styles or worn out ideas? Our artists insist on being unique and fresh,
and they create successful work for our licensees.”
As lifestyles change and evolve, the way we express our own uniqueness
changes with it. And artwork is an irreplaceable way of expressing our world.
As Stanford University Arts chairman Dan Gioia said, “There are some truths
about life that can be expressed only as stories, or songs, or images.”
To that end it is important to off er themes and collections that broaden
“We live in an exciting world
where art is virtually on everything, so why
should manufactures, retailers or consumers
settle for regurgitated looks, styles or worn
out ideas? Our artists insist on
being unique, fresh, and they create
successful work for our licensees.”
the range of product imagery, allow for a wider expression of individuality,
and present them in expansive and imaginative ways.
“At a time when our economy is challenged it is natural for people to feel
the urge to pull back. We ask you to move forward, because the arts have
never been more important to society,” expresses Kolea who is proud of the
licensees and industry leaders: Brush Dance, Checks in the Mail, Clothworks,
Dreamworks, Endless Games, Hoff master, International Greetings, Galison,
Gelaskins, K & Company, Madison Park Greetings, Masterpieces Studios,
Momenta, Old Navy, Quadriga, and Robert Kaufman Co., Inc. to name a
few. Artist of Kolea creates work for companies, like these, who refuse to
compromise their visual imagery, even through tough economic time.
At Surtex and Licensing International you will be welcomed into the
Artists of Kolea booth, where their artists’ latest works are there to dazzle
and assist in selling products. You will fi nd traditional themes off ered in
new and delightful ways. New ideas emerge as well, always off ering rich
and tasteful approached to life’s themes that are meant to move us beyond
the standards and to stretch our imaginations as well. That is why so many
licensees come to The Artists of Kolea… to develop new art and custom
From top:
collections they trust.
Spotlight by Don Baker.
New Breed of Robots by
Extensive fully searchable art library
Johnny Yanok.
www.artistsofkolea.com
Spooky Evening by Vita
kolea@artistsofkolea.com
Mechachonis.
Surtex booth 520
Fire Up the Grill by Don Baker.
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Licensing International booth 1657
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