Joseph Choe

Exhibition Announcement

Josep Choe's 8th Solo Exhibition — Where the Wind Lingers

August 26 – September 1, 2026

4th M Grant Winner Presented by MK Space Sponsored by Cosmos Gallery

Venue

Cosmos Gallery 547 W. 27th St., #428 New York

Reception

Thursday, August 27 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Exhibition

 Hours 12:00 – 6:00 PM (Sunday & Monday closed)

Contemporary Artist

interpreting the landscapes

& world through impressionist

Coastal Boats of Amalfi, 2018,  Acrylic on canvas, 24x30 inch

- An atmospheric and vivid Mediterranean palette, the sensory richness of the region balancing movement and stillness.

Uphill Rhythm, San Francisco, 2018, Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24 inch

- San Francisco's iconic hills, energetic brushstrokes and dynamic color capture the city's distinctive rhythm.

Heading Home at Sunset, 2019, Acrylic on canvas, 24x30 inch

- Painted from a fleeting moment captured while sitting in the car: a city street paused under a red light, its swirling sky softening as people drift toward home.

Sunset Over the Pacific Pier, 2020, Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 36 inch

- California in my memory with a quiet, enduring warmth—a place I called home for 23 year

Bodega Bay in Wild Light, 2021, Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24 inch

- The rugged Pacific cliffs meeting the restless blue water, along with bold, vibrant vegetation, bring the coastline alive.

SoHo Steps and Shadows, 2022, Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24 inch

- A sunlit SoHo afternoon, where iconic cast‑iron facades and lively urban movement animate the heart of Lower Manhattan.

Blossoms in the Breeze, 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 30x40 inch

- An impressionistic celebration of spring captures a blooming landscape alive with the fleeting beauty and emotional warmth of cherry blossoms. 

Newport Stroll, 2024, Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24 inch

- Dappled sunlight filters through leafy branches onto a lively café terrace. The shaded sidewalk captures the gentle rhythm and warmth of an urban afternoon.

Staten Island Harbor, 2024, Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 36 inch

- Vibrant blues and expressive brushstrokes capture the movement of light across water, evoking the lively rhythm and maritime character of the harbor.

Valldemosaa Rising, 2025, Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24 inch

- A sun‑washed Mediterranean lane unfolds in lively, textured strokes, where stone façades and cascading flowers evoke the intimacy of a village afternoon.

Manhattan Waterfront at Dusk, 2025, Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 36 inch

- Expressive Strokes and vivid color capture the city's transition from daylight to evening, reflecting its energy, warmth, and ever-shifting skyline.

Arles Old Town Walk,  2025,  Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 40 inch

- An impressionistic street scene from Arles, shaped by travel that lets me capture the everyday rhythm and timeless charm of this historic French town.

St. John Market Morning,  2025,  Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 30 inch

- A bustling market interior comes alive with the warmth of shared drinks and the hum of conversation, its vivid palette transforming an everyday gathering into a celebration of community.

Sunset Whispers Through the Alley, 2026, Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24 inch

- Bukchon rooted in a meaningful trip with my loved ones, translating that shared experience into color, texture, and light

Jindo Harmony, 2026, Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 36 inch

- Vibrant color and dynamic, textured brushwork evoke the island's unique harmony of land and sea - its open vistas, coastal winds, and the luminous atmosphere of Korea's southwestern archipelago.

Manhattan in Motion, 2026, Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24 inch

- A vibrant city street pulses with movement as towering architecture and rushing pedestrians capture the energy and rhythm of urban life.

Summer Hydrangea Garden, 2026, Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 30 inch

- Clusters of hydrangeas in soft purples and blues rise from lush green foliage, their thick, expressive strokes giving the garden a vivid sense of presence.

The Last Color of the Day, 2026, Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 40 inch

- A radiant Pismo Beach sunset unfolds in sweeping strokes of gold, violet, and deep blue. Light dances across the water's surface, capturing the fleeting drama of California's coast.

Autumn Light in the Rice Fields, 2026, Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 30 inch

- Golden rice fields ripple under a wide, shifting sky, where distant hills and quiet power lines anchor the scene in the calm rhythm of rural autumn in Korea.