Joseph Kwang-Ryul Cho 

 

Instagram@cho_joseph

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He earned a Bachelor, 
Architecture from Hongik University. 

Master’s degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

He is currently devoted to watercolor painting and writing as an essayist and columnist.

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Professional Memberships
   •    Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA)
   •    Member, American Watercolor Society (AWS)
   •    Advisor, Multicultural Council of New York (MCNY)
   •    Advisor, Overseas Christian Literature Association, New York

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Literary Debut
   •    Debuted as an essayist in the Spring 2004 issue of Munye Movement (Korea)

Awards
   •    Special Selection, National Art Exhibition of the Republic of Korea 
   •    Accepted Selection, National Art Exhibition of the Republic of Korea 
   •    Accepted Selection, National Art Exhibition of the Republic of Korea 
   •    The President’s Gold Volunteer Service Award with U.S. Presidential Medal, The White House (2024)

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Publications
   •    In the Beginning There Was “Style” (2007), Collection of Essays
   •    The Long Resonance of Buddhist Dance, the Great Resonance of Integrity: The Life, Literature, and Spirit of Father Cho Ji-hoon (2007)
 

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