Joseph Kote
JOSEPH KOTE — Born in 1964, In the scenic port town of Vlore, Albania, modern artist Josef Kote emerged eager to share his unique vision with the world. Kote immersed himself in the arts early on. The atmosphere around him constantly inspired the young visionary living in the metropolis of Vlore – a mélange of commercial industry and old world charm. This was the perfect backdrop for an aspiring artist talent like Kote. The city’s handsome, bright buildings and coastline provided Kote with an abundance of creative material.
Joseph Kote began a journey towards artistic self-discovery at the age of 14, Kote entered a competition to secure a spot at a prestigious art school. He was accepted into ”The National Lyceum of Arts” in Tirana, where he began in earnest to pursue his traditional European Art school education. He studied there for four years.
Josef Kote decided to take his talent the university level. He entered another competition and was again awarded entry, this time at the “Academy of Fine Arts of Tirana.” In 1988, Kote graduated from the Academy, receiving his Diploma in Painting and Scenography. The same year, Kote also produced a small but well-received animated film entitled “lisi.”
Slowly but surely, Kote gained the respect of his peers and the art community at large for his unique style and skill. In 1990, he relocated to Greece and began working as a freelance visual artist. Kote absorbed his surroundings; the stark Grecian sunlight and lush Mediterranean landscape infused in his work with greater warmth than ever before. In this new environment, Kote’s style evolved and flourished.
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