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