Statement
Ko Irkt is a painter from California, currently work and reside in New York City. Having spent his youth in mega-cities, Irkt's artwork inspired by a mix of cosmopolitan visual culture, advertisements and street art. Member of the ConArtist Collective and AS artist studios, participated several projects, show his works at galleries and art associations. Participated Design on a Dime charity events, working with NYC based interior designers.He is also a founder of ART BEASTIES artist collective since 2013.



biography
2016/5-6 ART BEASTIES, Hyōgo, JP
ART BEASTIES presents, The Hyōgo Prefectural Museum - experimental group exhibition

2015/5-present "untitled", NY New York
DUNE NY presents

2015/4/2-5/2 "Time Defference" by ART BEASTIES, Seattle, WA
ART BEASTIES presents, SOIL gallery - experimental group exhibition

2015/4/2-4/5 POPUP by ART BEASTIES, Seattle, WA
ART BEASTIES presents, Prole Drift gallery - experimental group exhibition

2014/9/26-9/28 "ART BEASTIES 1ST ANNIVERSARY", Dumbo, NY
ART BEASTIES presents, OPEN STUDIO - experimental exhibition

2014/4/1-4/16 "ISO 216" Conartist presents, collaboration between NY / London artist
Conartist presents, conartist gallery / the test space gallery london

2014/3/18-3/22 "Fluid Destination" ART BEASTIES 2nd group exhibition, Lower Eastside, NY
Curated by Sessa Englund

2014/1/29-1/31 "Introductions" ART BEASTIES group exhibition, Brooklyn, NY
Curated by Sessa Englund

2013/12/13-1/6 "The Trip" group exhibition, loft 594, Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY
Curated by Loft 594

2013/11/7-11/29 AS group exhibition, Dumbo, Brooklyn New York, NY
Curated by Jill Conner

2013/7/17-7/23"Problematic",
Brooklyn Fireproof, Brooklyn New York, NY Curated by Sessa Englund

2013/4/25-4/27"Design on a DIME 2013", Metropolitan Pavillion, Chelsea New York, NY
Represented by Shields Company/ Tyler Design

2013/3/13-4/3"Slap", Adhesives & Egos a DIY Sticker Exhibition, New York, NY
Represented by ConArtist

2012/3/10-3/16 "J_ART 3rd", Williamsburg Art & Historical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Group Exhibition Curator: Hiro Shiraishi (Pepper's Project Gallery)

2013/2/8-2/15"Real Time", Chelsea Private Studio New York, NY
Represented by AS Studio / Group Exhibition

2012/9/13-12/8"C'EST QUOI LA FEMME?", Tria Gallery New York, NY
Group Exhibition

2012/9/8-9/20"CONNIVAL", New York, NY
Represented by Chashama / Group Exhibition by member of ConArtist

2012/7/25-9/9"20+ Artist Summer Show", WIP New York, NY
Group Exhibition by member of ConArtist

2012/6/13-6/27"You Are My Favorite", ConArtist Collective Gallery New York, NY
Group Exhibition Curator: IRKT

2012/4/26-4/28"Design on a Dime", New York, NY
Represented by Shields & Company Interior Design, NY

2012/4/18-4/22"12th Annual Affordable Art Fair New York", New York, NY
Represented by Tria Gallery, NY at Booth #F-8

2012/3/8-3/11 "Japan Benefit Silent Auction Art Show", New York, NY
Group Exhibition by member of ConArtist

2012/3/2-3/11 "J_ART 2nd", Williamsburg Art & Historical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Group Exhibition Curator: Hiro Shiraishi (Pepper's Project Gallery)

2012/11/26-10/5 "IRKT", New York, NY
Solo Exhibition

2012/11 NBC Universal "Life Catching Project", New York, NY
Group Exhibition by member of ConArtist
- Koosuke IRKT Ikeda and Sara Zin's and 6 artist's pieces was showcased.

2011/9/26-10/5 "Con Artist Collective Group Show", New York, NY
Group Exhibition

2011/8/30-9/27" Best of Fall", Housing Works, New York, NY
Window designed curated Shields & Company interior design

2011/8/11-9/10 "IRKT", MIDOMA, New York, NY
Solo Exhibition

2011/5/23 "The Supper Club", THE BASEMENT Art Organization, Brighton, UK
Group Exhibition

2011/5/5-5/7 "Design On A Dime", Housing Works, New York, NY
50 of the world's top interior designers benefit event

2011/4/8 "Love Save JAPAN", New York, NY
a fund-raising event art event

2011/3 Greenpoint Gallery, Brooklyn, NY
Group Exhibition Curator: Shawn James

2011/2/25-3/6 "J_ART", Williamsburg Art & Historical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Group Exhibition Curator: Hiro Shiraishi (Pepper's Project Gallery)

2010 "Love The Material in NY", Voos furniture, Brooklyn, NY
Group Exhibition Curator: Hiro Shiraishi (Peppers Project Gallery)

"Ko Irkt", SUBDIVISION Venue, Long Island City, NY
Solo Exhibition

2009 DUNE LIVING SOHO, New York, NY
Permanent Exhibition

"Ko Irkt AND DOUGLAS KINSEY", F.U.E.L.COLLECTION, Philadelphia, PA
Exhibition for Two Curator: Jennifer Yaron

2008 "Memento Mori", F.U.E.L. COLLECTION, Philadelphia, PA
Group exhibition Curator: Jennifer Yaron

2007 "INDIVIDUAL RELATIVE K(C)ONTRADICTION THEORY", MIDOMA Salon & Gallery, New York, NY
Solo Exhibition Curator: Marianna Ranieri

2006 MARION (Fashion Show) SOHO, NY
Incorporated Show with a fashion designer "MAGDALENA MARCENARO"
Urban Couture Collaboration

2003 "Ko Irkt Solo Exhibition", Gallery Ono, Ginza, Tokyo (JAPAN)
Solo Exhibition
Commission
Special small mural work, "Objective Rabbits" W.I.P. Soho NY - 2012/9
Mural for Kissa Bar & Restaurant, New York, NY - 2012/8
Wall Paint for DUNE LIVING SOHO, New York, NY - 2009/6
Current Gallery Representations and Agent
: Lifecatching Project, collaborative project with NBC Universal", New York, NY 11/30-Present
: Voos Furniture, Brooklyn, NY - 2010/10/8-Present
: Shields & Company Interior Design, NY
 
Bibliography
ART FUSE "All’s Fair and Affordable in Art" - 2012/4/19
Article and photos by Oscar A. Laluyan

Inteview by Roslyn Nieves - 2010/8
Queens Public Television "QPTV" Featured Queens Art Express Festival 2010
Interior Design
Article by Ghisiaine Vinas

Visual Art Assassination - 2009/3/13
Featured Kinsey and Irkt Exhibition at FUEL Collection