Unhealthy Obsessions

Cole Robert Cooper Wollack

Saline, Michigan

Artist Statement

I am an artist originally from Los Angeles, California, now based in Michigan. For the past six years, drawing has been a consistent and transformative part of my life. Through art, I have learned more about myself and discovered a powerful way to navigate life’s challenges.

My work is often abstract or surreal, exploring emotions and experiences that words cannot fully express. I create imagery that invites interpretation, allowing viewers to bring their own meaning to the work while I hold my own personal intentions within it.

Some of my pieces may contain graphic elements, reflecting the reality that life is not always “sunshine and rainbows.” However, at its core, my work stands for peace, love, and self-expression. I believe art is one of the most powerful ways we can express individuality and make a positive impact on others.

"Close the door of sadness, and open the door of happiness."

Sammy M.

4th grade, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Teacher: Reema Jarjoura
Ann Arbor, Michigan