Press Release
Winter Bloom:
Paradise Dreaming
Vibrant color, tropical pattern, and quiet affirmations begin to bloom across the façade, echoing the poetic world of Joel Mesler’s exhibition Paradise Found at Paradise City.
Through the language of new-media art, VERS reinterprets Mesler’s playful visual lexicon, translating his spirit of bold optimism into a living secondary artwork created uniquely for Gwanghwamun. As the original themes of healing and positivity meet the light and breath of the city, the work unfolds as an energetic gesture of celebration; offering viewers not only spectacle, but a fleeting moment of joy, warmth, and emotional renewal within the shared urban night.
Joel Mesler
Joel Mesler is a singular voice in New York’s contemporary pop art scene, known for transforming personal adversity into vibrant visual narratives infused with warmth, humor, and quiet healing.
In 2025, he presents his first solo exhibition in Korea, Paradise Found, at Paradise Art Space within Paradise City, an exhibition that has been met with strong acclaim from both audiences and critics for its emotional generosity and visual vitality.
Artwork Introduction
Winter Bloom:
Paradise Dreaming
Vibrant color, tropical pattern, and quiet affirmations begin to bloom across the façade, echoing the poetic world of Joel Mesler’s exhibition Paradise Found at Paradise City.
Through the language of new-media art, VERS reinterprets Mesler’s playful visual lexicon, translating his spirit of bold optimism into a living secondary artwork created uniquely for Gwanghwamun. As the original themes of healing and positivity meet the light and breath of the city, the work unfolds as an energetic gesture of celebration; offering viewers not only spectacle, but a fleeting moment of joy, warmth, and emotional renewal within the shared urban night.
Joel Mesler
Joel Mesler is a singular voice in New York’s contemporary pop art scene, known for transforming personal adversity into vibrant visual narratives infused with warmth, humor, and quiet healing.
In 2025, he presents his first solo exhibition in Korea, Paradise Found, at Paradise Art Space within Paradise City, an exhibition that has been met with strong acclaim from both audiences and critics for its emotional generosity and visual vitality.
