Ko Kirk Yamahira

Ko Kirk Yamahira offers a distinctive take on minimalism, involving a tactile process of unwinding individual threads from canvas weaves. This deconstruction transforms the canvas into sculpture, introducing fresh perspectives on traditional modern forms. His art fills the space, draping elegantly from walls and ceilings, revealing the painting's structural framework while creating graceful, cascading shapes. With a background spanning Los Angeles, Tokyo, London, and now Seattle, Ko Kirk Yamahira has exhibited his work individually and as part of collectives like SOIL and Art Beasties in both the United States and Japan. He has received accolades, including the Kayla Skinner Special Recognition Award from the Seattle Art Museum 2017. His art has been featured in various exhibitions, such as the Bellingham National Juried Art Exhibition and Awards and Interstate: Where I-90 Meets I-82 at the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery in Ellensburg, WA.