Mariko Irie Current Residence in Sonoma, since 2020 Residence in Santa Rosa, CA 2011-2020 Residence in San Diego, CA  2009-2011 Residence in Mendocino, CA 1982-2009 Came to U.S.A. in 1982 Born in Tokyo, Japan, Education: 1989-1993 Study printmaking with Robert Rhoades through College of the Redwoods 1991-1993 Study painting with Bill Martin through College of the Redwoods 1973 Bachelor of Arts, Musashino Art University, in Tokyo, Self-educated painting since three years old Professional Experience: 1989-present Artist 2002-2013 Teaching painting class at Mendocino Art Center 1994, 1995, 1999, 2000 Teaching Painting Class at Mendocino Middle School 1977-1982 Freelance as an interior designer and a graphic designer 1975-1977 Entry Co. as an interior designer 1973-1975 George Kimura Design Institute as an interior designer Exhibitions: 2023   "Mariko Irie 2023" at the Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 2022   "Mariko Irie 2022" at the Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 2021   "Mariko Irie 2021" at the Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 2020   "Mariko Irie 2020" at the Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 2019   "Mariko Irie" at the Highlight Gallery in Mendocino CA 2019   "Mariko Irie 2019" at the Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 2018   "Mariko Irie" at the Highlight Gallery in Mendocino CA 2018   "Mariko Irie 2018" at the Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 2017-2018 “California Contemporary Art Collection 2017-2018” at the California State  Capital  2017   "Mariko Irie 2017" at the Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 2017   "Mariko Irie" at the Highlight Gallery in Mendocino CA 2016   "Mariko Irie" at the Highlight Gallery in Mendocino CA 2016   "Mariko Irie 2016" at the Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 2015   "Mariko Irie 2015" at the Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 2015   "Mariko Irie" at the Highlight Gallery in Mendocino CA 2014   "Mariko Irie" at the Highlight Gallery in Mendocino CA 2014   "Mariko Irie 2014" at the Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 2013   "Mariko Irie 2013" at the Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 2013   "Mendocino Coast Scenes" solo show at Mendocino Art Center 2012   "Minnie Valero & Mariko Irie 2012" Gallery 21 at Balboa Park, San Diego CA 2012   "Mariko Irie 2012" at the Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 2011    The Juried Show "The 2nd Annual SDAI Plein Air Show"  at Museum of Living             Artist at the BalboaPark in San Diego 2011    The Juried Show "Outstanding Visual Artists" at Museum of Living Artist at the             BalboaPark in San Diego 2011  "Escapes" at LJAA Gallery in La Jolla 2010  "Outstanding Visual Artists"  (Juried) at Museum of Living Artist at the Balboa Park 2010    First Paint Out Juried Competition at Museum of Living Artist at the Balboa Park 2010  Art Walk on the bay (Juried) in San Diego 2010  The Juried Show"What we"re You Thinkin'"at San Diego Watercolor Society 2010  The Juried Show"Cross Cultural" at San Diego Watercolor Society 2010  The Juried Show "Show me the Green" at San Diego Watercolor Society 2010  The Juried Show"Face Value" at San Diego Watercolor Society 2010  The Juried Show"Liberty Calls"  at San Diego Watercolor Society 2010  Solo show at the Highlight Gallery (Invited) in Mendocino 2009  Solo show "Mariko Irie's 20years" at Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 2009  Solo show at Mendocino Art Center in Mendocino CA 2009  Solo show at Northcoast Arttists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 2008  Solo show at Northcoast Arttists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 2008  Solo Show at Sharffenberger Cellars Gallery in Philo 2008  The Juried Show "Arts for the Parks Mendocino" in Mendocino CA 2007  The juried show "American Landscapes" at MFA's Circle Gallery in Maryland 2007  Solo show at Northcoast Arttists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 2007  "6 of Power" at Odd Fellow Gallery in Mendocino CA 2006  Solo show at Northcoast Arttists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 2005  Solo show (Invited) at Mendocino Art Center in Mendocino CA 2005  Solo show at Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 2004  Solo show at Mendocino Art Center in Mendocino CA 2004  Solo show at Northcoast Arttists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 2003  Solo Show at Northcoast Arttists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 2002  Solo Show at Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 2001  Solo Show at Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 2000  Solo show at Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 2000  Solo show at Mendocino Art Center in Mendocino CA 1998  Solo Show at The Standford Inn in Mendocino CA 1998  Solo show at Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 1996  Solo Show at Sharffenberger Cellars Gallery in Philo(Invited) 1996  Solo Show at Mendocino Show Case in Mendocino 1996  Solo Show at North Coast Artist's Gallery in Fort Bragg 1995  Solo Show at Glendeven Gallery in Little River CA 1995 - Present Mendocino Coast District Hospital in Fort Bragg 1994  Solo Show at Gallery Mendocino in Mendocino CA 1994  Two Artists Show at North Coast Artists Gallery 1993  The Wild Flower Show at Ford House Museum (Invited) 1993  Solo Show at North Coast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA 1993  The Artist of this month at College of the Redwoods (Invited) in Fort Bragg CA 1992  The Art’s Annual Juried Show at Fort Bragg Center for the Arts 1992  The juried show ART IN THE GARDEN at Mendocino coast Botanical Garden 1992  The Annual All-California Community College Competition (recommended) 1991  The Women's Art Show at College of the Redwoods (Invited) 1991  Mendocino Etchers' Show at Mendocino Art Center (Invited) 1991  The Artist of this month at College of the Redwoods (Invited) 1990  The North Coast Printmakers Show at Rookie-To Gallery Award 2017 “California Contemporary Art Collection 2017-2018” at the California State  Capital  2011 Jurors' Choice award top prize of “Outstanding Visual Artists” at Museum of the Living Artist at Balboa Park San Diego 2008 Selected for Art in the Garden Poster 2004 Selected for Mendocino Music Festival Poater 1995 Selected to create Winesong '95 poster 1992 First Place Award at Fort Bragg Center for The Art’s Annual Juried Show Public Collection: The Amity Art Foundation in Woodbridge, CT. U.S.A Newport Communications in Newport Beach, CA. U.S.A Miasa Governor in Japan Galleries: Northcoast Artists Gallery 362 N.Main St. Fort Bragg  CA 95437 707-964-8266 Highlight Gallery 45052 Main Street Mendocino CA 95460 707-937-3132 Gallery at Glendeven Inn 8205 North Highway One, Little River, CA 95456 (800) 822-4536 Mariko Irie Internet Gallery: www.mariko-irie.com