Irina Howard is a visionary award-winning artist based in New York City, USA. She has carved a niche at the front of the contemporary art scene with her distinctive style and profound creativity. Howard has gained global recognition for her ability to evoke emotions and transport viewers to ethereal realms through her meticulously crafted and thought-provoking art. She is a storyteller, a poetess of textures and forms, weaving emotions into every brush stroke. With an uncanny ability to capture the essence of the human experience, her artistic journey is a melodic symphony that resonates with the soul. Drawing inspiration from organic forms and textures, personal experiences, and the depths of her imagination, Howard has crafted an original style that is truly her own. Her works often reflect a blend of realism, surrealism, fantasy, and abstraction, creating dreamlike narratives that touch hearts, spark conversations, and transport viewers to realms beyond their imagination.
Irina Howard was born (1969) in Ukraine with a boundless imagination and an insatiable curiosity. Her artistic talent bloomed at a tender age. As a child, she immersed herself in the enchanting worlds of literature, art, and music. She found solace in their harmonious interplay and inspiration to overcome merciless traumatic events extended throughout her life. These influences shaped her unique artistic vision later in her mature age when she dedicated herself to a career in the arts. Howard earned a Fine Arts degree with honors from the City University of New York and a degree in Integrated Arts from the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences in Maryland, USA. Critical acclaim for her work nurtured and encouraged her professional journey, setting the stage for her growth and willingness to explore new artistic frontiers.
Embedded within the depths of Irina’s work lies a poignant narrative shaped by childhood trauma and personal struggles. The helplessness she experienced amid the injustices of the world compelled her to amplify her voice through evocative drawings. Over time, she realized that as an artist, she had the power to ignite change by offering solace and hope amidst a world engulfed in struggle and despair. Driven by this profound belief, Irina broke her silence, allowing her overwhelming need to create to flourish.
Through her powerful creations, Irina seamlessly communicates her personal and collective experiences, weaving together philosophical viewpoints that leave an indelible impression on all who look at her art. Every stroke and color choice tells a story, inviting viewers to explore the depths of their own emotions and perspectives.
As Irina Howard continues to grace the art world with her extraordinary talent, one thing remains undeniably clear – her art is a vessel for transformation, a beacon of light that guides us toward a more compassionate and enlightened future. Brace yourself for an unforgettable artistic journey as you witness the world through her visionary eyes.
EXHIBITIONS
2023 BIAFARIN AWARDS 2023 EXHIBITION | Ontario, Canada | November 2023 – January 2024
2023 CELEBRATING LIFE | Grimandi Art Gallery | New York, NY | September 2023
2023 LIFE AND DEATH | Group Exhibition | Gallerium Art | Ontario, Canada May – July 2023
2023 TIME | International Online Group Exhibition | Exhibizone | Ontario, Canada | June – July 2023
2023 PRECIOUS | International Online Group Exhibition | Gallerium | Ontario, Canada | June – July 2023
2023 INSPIRATIONS | Group Exhibition | Exhibizone | Biafarin Artists Management Company | Ontario, Canada | April – May 2023
2023 SOLO EXHIBITION | REDWOOD ART GROUP AT ARTEXPO NY | New York, NY | March – April 2023
2023 TOKYO TOWER ART FAIR | Tokyo, Japan | March 2023
2023 FEMINA | International Women’s Day | Gallerium Art | Online Exhibition | Ontario, Canada | March 2023
2023 BLACK AND WHITE | 7th Annual Black & White Online Art Exhibition | Fusion Art | March – June 2023
2022-2023 FACE OF PEACE | CONTEMPORARY ART CURATOR MAGAZINE | Award and Digital Exhibition | November 2022 – February 2023
2022 FIRA INTERNACIONAL D’ART DE BARCELONA 2022 | Museu Marítim de Barcelona | Barcelona, Spain | November 2022
2022 5TH ANNUAL WOMEN ARTISTS | Fusion Art | Online Juried Art Exhibition | October 2022 – January 2023
2022 SOLO EXHIBITION | HMVC GALLERY NEW YORK | New York, NY | November 2022
2022 OTHERS WILL LOVE, OTHERS WILL HATE | HMVC GALLERY NEW YORK | Group Exhibition | New York, NY | October 2022
2022 PATTERNS ART SHOW | GREY CUBE GALLERY | Awarded Third Place | Digital Exhibition https://www.greycubegallery.com/
2022 ART SAN DIEGO | WORLD WIDE ART-ARTAVITA GALLERY | Finalist Award & Exhibition | San Diego, CA
2022 HAMPTONS FINE ART FAIR | ARTIFACT NYC | Hamptons, NY
2022 COLLECTOR’S CHOICE 2022 | ART TOUR INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE | Award & Digital Exhibition | NY, NY
2022 TOP 60 MASTERS OF 2022 | ART TOUR INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE | Award & Digital Exhibition | NY, NY
2022 TONANTZIN A Call for Mather Earth | ART TOUR INTERNATIONAL | Digital Exhibition | NY, NY
2022 HOPE | ARTAVITA ART GALLERY | The 50th International Online Contest | Award & Digital Exhibition | Santa Barbara, CA
2021 ARTISTS OF THE YEAR 2021 EXHIBITION | ARTAVITA ART GALLERY | Santa Barbara, CA
2021 ARTEXPO NYC | WORLDWIDE ART FAIR | ARTAVITA ART GALLERY | NY, NY
2021 TEXTURES & PATTERNS | LAS LAGUNA ART GALLERY | Laguna Beach, CA
2017 SUMMER ART FESTIVAL | TOWNHALL EXHIBITION | Mount Airy, MD
2017 THE WAY I SEE | AT THE SPOT STUDIO GALLERY | Mount Airy, MD
2014 KINGSBOROUGH ART MUSEUM | Brooklyn, NY | Presidential Award for Excellence in Oil Painting
2013 KINGSBOROUGH ART MUSEUM | Brooklyn, NY
2012 KINGSBOROUGH ART MUSEUM | Brooklyn, NY
2011 QCC ART GALLERY | Queens, NY
AWARDS
2023 BIAFARIN AWARDS 2023 GRANT | An Annual International Art Awards with cash grants | Biafarin Artists Management Company | Ontrio, Canada
2023 HARMONY FOR HUMANITY: THE GLOBAL CONSCIOUSNESS ART PRIZE | Contemporary Art Collectors Private Club
2023 TOP 60 CONTEMPORARY ART MASTERS AWARD | ArtTour International Magazine | Museum of Arts and Design | NYC, NY
2023 INTERNATIONAL PRIZE LEONARDO da VINCI | FONDAZIONE EFFETTO ARTE / National Museum of Science and Technology “Leonardo da Vinci” | Milan, Italy
2023 ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE AWARD | Circle Foundation for the Arts | France | Certificate
2022 ARTISTS MAGAZINE AWARD AND GRANT | 39th Annual Art Competition | Third Place Winner
2022 THE FACES OF PEACE ART PRIZE | Contemporary Art Curator Magazine | Honorable Certificate
2022 PATTERNS ART SHOW | Awarded Third Prize | Grey Cube Gallery | Third Prize Certificate
2022 TOP 60 MASTERS OF 2022 | “Oskar of Visual Arts” Award | ArtTour International Magazine | NYC, NY | Top 60 Masters Certificate
2022 VOICES OF TOMORROW ART AWARD | Winner of the Power of Creativity Art Prize | Contemporary Art Curator Magazine | Voices of Tomorrow Art Award_Certificate
2021 ARTJOBS.com | Awarded Artist | Artist of the Month of December| ARTJOBS.com | Worldwide
PUBLICATIONS
2023 INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY MASTERS XV | Published by Worldwide Art Books | USA
2023 ART MARKET MAGAZINE #83 | International Art Magazine | July 2023 Issue
2023 ART IDEAL V. 3 | Circle Foundation for the Arts | France | Summer 2023
2023 ATIM’S TOP 60 MASTERS | ArtTour International Art Magazine | Curated by Viviana Puello | NY, NY | June 2023
2023 MAGIC OF LA BOHÈME | Grand Prize and Publication |International Artworks and Poetry Book | Frankfurt, Germany
2023 CONTEMPORARY CELEBRITY MASTERS | Foondazione Effetto Arte | Curated by Salvatore Russo and Francesco Saverio Russo | Italy
2023 FACES OF PIECE | Artbook | Contemporary Art Curator Magazine
2023 ARTISTONISH VISUAL ARTS MAGAZINE | Cover, Issue 32 | Digital exhibition and publication powered by Biafarin.com | Ontario, Canada
2023 VOICES OF TOMORROW | Artbook | Contemporary Art Curator Magazine
2022 ART TOUR INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE | Summer Special Issue | Collectors Choice Award | NYC, NY
2022 ART TOUR INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE | ATIM’s Top 60 Masters 2022 Issue | NYC, NY
2022 AESTHETIC ART MAGAZINE | Issue 106 | Aesthetica Magazine | United Kingdom
2022 ART TOUR INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE | Spring 2022 Issue Artists For A Green Planet | ArtTour International | USA
2022 IMPORTANT WORLD ARTISTS | 5TH Edition ArtBook| Published by Worldwide Art Books | USA
2022 POWER OF CREATIVITY | Artbook | Curated by the Contemporary Art Curator Magazine
2022 ART IDEAL MAGAZINE Issue 2 | Invited Artist | Circle Foundation for the Arts | France
2021 SPOTLIGHT 26 | Contemporary Art Magazine| Circle Foundation for the Arts | France
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