Josef Kote’s work has been exhibited in the United States, and internationally, for over 30 years. His practice is an interplay of balance and equilibrium between polarities: between realism and abstraction, between classical and experimental techniques. It is the happy outcome of an artistic figure who has had a diverse range of experiences, resulting in a multi-layered personality that shines through in his work: "Every piece that I've painted, every stroke and color, tells a story of my experimentation, resilience, and perseverance." You only have to look at one of Kote's acrylic seascapes to grasp the depth of emotions and experiences behind his artwork. His seascapes are intricately layered compositions that seamlessly blend two different visions into one. They are a reflection of the many different sensibilities that exist within a single life.