Fred Cohen, a New York-based artist, intertwines his extensive background in architecture and interior design with his passion for painting. Over a forty-year career in design, he was captivated by a design system that simplifies visual arts into basic elements, a method he elegantly infused into his painting practice. His work explores the intricate nexus of color and design while simultaneously serving as a canvas for his ever-evolving comprehension of the world. Cohen's compulsion to paint reflects his quest to connect with his surroundings and his inner self, a sentiment he encapsulates succinctly: "I paint because I have to. It's my conduit to the world around me and inside me. It's my way of sharing."