Bio

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 DayGallerium 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  COLLECTOR’S CHOICE AWARD 2022 ArtTour International | NYC, NY | Collectors Choice Award 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

2022  ARTIST FOR A GREEN PLANET | Honored by ArtTour International | USA | Artist for a Green Planet_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 ArtistCircle Foundation for the Arts | France

2021  SPOTLIGHT 26 | Contemporary Art Magazine| Circle Foundation for the Arts | France

 

 

 

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