Mariko Irie Current Residence San diego, CA since 2009 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 1972 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Musashino Art University, in Tokyo, Self-educated painting since three years old Professional Experience: 1989-present Artist 2002-2008 Teaching watercolor class at Mendocino Art Center 1994, 1995,1999,2000Teaching Painting Class at Mendocino Middle School 1975-1982 Freelance as an interior designer and a graphic designer 1973-1975 Entry Co. as an interior designer 1971-1973 George Kimura Design Institute as an interior designer Exhibitions: 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 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: Newport Communications in Newport Beach, CA. U.S.A Miasa Governor in Japan Galleries: Mendocino Art Center Gallery 45200 Little Lake St. Mendocino CA 95460 707-937-5818 Highlight Gallery 45052 Main Street Mendocino CA 95460 707-937-3132 Wine Tasting Room at Glendeven Inn 8205 North Highway One, Little River, CA 95456 (800) 822-4536 Mariko Irie Internet Gallery: www.mariko-irie.com http://www.mendocinoartists.com/MarikoIrie