Joseph Choe
Contemporary Artist
interpreting the landscapes
& world through impressionist
8th Solo Exhibition to be held at Cosmos Gallery in Chelsea, Manhattan from Aug. 26 to Sep. 1
Reception on Aug.27, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Coastal Boats of Amalfi, 2018, Acrylic on canvas, 24x30 in.
An atmospheric and vivid Mediterranean palette, the sensory richness of the region balancing movement and stillness, capturing both the grandeur of the landscape and the intimate human presence.
Uphill Rhythm, San Francisco, 2018, Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24 in.
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 in.
Painted from a fleeting moment I captured while sitting in the car: A city street pauses under a red light as cars wait beneath a sky swirling, capturing the quiet moment when the day softens and people drift toward home.
Sunset Over the Pacific Pier, 2020, Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 36 in.
California in my memory with a quiet, enduring warmth—a place I called home for 23 year
Blossoms in the Breeze, 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 30x40 in.
An impressionistic celebration of spring, captures a blooming landscape alive with color and movement, evoking the fleeting beauty and emotional warmth of cherry blossoms.
Manhattan Waterfront at Dusk, 2025, Acrylic on canvas, 24 x 36 in.
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 in.
An impressionistic street scene from Arles: Travel fuels my practice, allowing me to capture the everyday rhythm and timeless charm of this historic French town.
Sunset Whispers Through the Alley, 2026, Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 24 in.
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 in.
Through vibrant color and dynamic, textured brushwork, evoking the island's distinctive harmony of land and sea - its open vistas, coastal winds, and the luminous atmosphere that defines Korea's southwestern archipelago.
The Last Color of the Day, 2026, Acrylic on canvas, 30 x 40 in.
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.