written 2025

Diversity of thought and experience are central in my work. My collaboration with scientists has led to the invention of nano-paint that can detect cancer and other diseases. I illustrate nanomaterials' unique characteristics through my art. The research enables me to address how we create and understand our surroundings. Integration of artist/researcher/scientist isn’t merely superficial since it has resulted in tangible discovery and patents from our collaborations. Our ability to expand limitations of thought and share our diverse experiences has pushed the boundaries of art, and has contributed to the creativity of research labs for which true discovery can incubate.
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 500 (MSP 001 (Mult-Spectrum-Painting))
    Proposition 500 (MSP 001 (Mult-Spectrum-Painting))
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, tracer dyes, and doped fluorescent and phosphorescent gouache on linen
    24"x24"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 501
    Proposition 501
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, tracer dyes, doped fluorescent and phosphorescent gouache, pigment, acrylic emulsion and iron on linen
    60"x60"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 502
    Proposition 502
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, pigment, tracer dyes, gold, and iron on 600 lb. Arches
    40"x29.5" (paper)
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 503
    Proposition 503
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, pigment, tracer dyes, gold, and iron on 600 lb. Arches
    40"x29.5" (paper)
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 504
    Proposition 504
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, pigment, tracer dyes, gold, and iron on 600 lb. Arches
    30"x22"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 505
    Proposition 505
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, pigment, tracer dyes, gold, and iron on 600 lb. Arches
    30"x22"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 506
    Proposition 506
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, pigment, tracer dyes, gold, and iron on 600 lb. Arches
    30"x22"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 507
    Proposition 507
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, oil, pigment, acrylic emulsion, iron, and gold on security blanket
    34"x24"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 508
    Proposition 508
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, oil, pigment, acrylic emulsion, iron, and gold on security blanket
    34"x24"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 509
    Proposition 509
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, oil, pigment, acrylic emulsion, iron, and gold on security blanket
    34"x24"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 510
    Proposition 510
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, oil, pigment, acrylic emulsion, iron, and gold on security blanket
    34"x24"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 511
    Proposition 511
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, oil, pigment, acrylic emulsion, iron, and gold on security blanket
    34"x24"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 512
    Proposition 512
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, oil, pigment, acrylic emulsion, iron, and gold on security blanket
    34"x24"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 513
    Proposition 513
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, oil, pigment, acrylic emulsion, iron, and gold on security blanket
    50"x50"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 514
    Proposition 514
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, oil, pigment, acrylic emulsion, iron, and gold on security blanket
    50"x50"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 515
    Proposition 515
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, acrylic and iron on Lee light filters
    16"x16"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 516
    Proposition 516
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, acrylic and iron on Lee light filters
    16"x16"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 517
    Proposition 517
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, tracer dyes, doped fluorescent and phosphorescent gouache, pigment, acrylic emulsion and iron on 1100 lb Arches
    62"x42"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 518
    Proposition 518
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, tracer dyes, doped fluorescent and phosphorescent gouache, pigment, acrylic emulsion, oil, gold, and iron on 1100 lb Arches
    62"x42"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 519
    Proposition 519
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, pigment, acrylic emulsion, oil, gold, and iron on 156 lb Arches
    50"x38"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 520
    Proposition 520
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, tracer dyes, doped fluorescent and phosphorescent gouache, pigment, acrylic emulsion, oil, gold, and iron on birch
    13"x13"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 521
    Proposition 521
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, tracer dyes, doped fluorescent and phosphorescent gouache, pigment, acrylic emulsion, oil, gold, and iron on birch
    13"x13"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 522
    Proposition 522
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, tracer dyes, doped fluorescent and phosphorescent gouache, pigment, acrylic emulsion, oil, gold, and iron on birch
    13"x13"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 523
    Proposition 523
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, pigment, acrylic emulsion, oil, gold, and iron on 140 lb Arches
    14"x11"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 524
    Proposition 524
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, pigment, acrylic emulsion, oil, gold, and iron on 140 lb Arches
    14"x11"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 525
    Proposition 525
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, pigment, acrylic emulsion, oil, gold, and iron on 140 lb Arches
    14"x11"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 526
    Proposition 526
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, pigment, acrylic emulsion, oil, gold, and iron on 140 lb Arches
    14"x11"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 527
    Proposition 527
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, pigment, acrylic emulsion, oil, gold, and iron on 140 lb Arches
    30"x22"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 528
    Proposition 528
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, pigment, acrylic emulsion, oil, gold, and iron on photograph
    11-1/2"x11-1/2"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 529
    Proposition 529
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, pigment, acrylic emulsion, oil, gold, and iron on photograph
    11-1/2"x11-1/2"
  • Joseph Cohen, Proposition 530
    Proposition 530
    Separated carbon nanotubes, surfactant, binder, pigment, acrylic emulsion, oil, gold, and iron on birch
    36"x28"