KOKOSART
//Artist//Designer//Educator//Community Activist
//Energy Healer//Lover of Life//
Art is an innate language that can be utilized to heal and uplift
/art shows/pop up shop/events
The University of Denver Pioneer Breakers will be hosting the 6th annual Queenz of Hip-Hop jam, which will honor and celebrate the women in the hip-hop community. Queenz of Hip-Hop Jam, puts the focus on women and their relationship with hip-hop culture. Traditionally, men have dominated all facets of the hip-hop scene, but the Queenz of Hip-Hop Jam changes this tradition and puts women center-stage throughout the event.
This years From Her exhibition explores womanhood through art by bringing together artists and photographers that attempt to answer How do women see themselves with relation to nature? Is it a connection women embrace, or is it one that has been thrust upon us? How has this relationship been interpreted historically and culturally? What is - or isn't - a woman's nature.
2021
Peace Warriors
The Rock Center
Aurora, CO
2020
Group Art Show
Westwood BUCU West Collective
Westwood, CO
2019
Motherboard Mural
Innervisions Art Collective
Asanti
Denver, CO
2019
Peace Warriors
The Rock Center
Aurora, CO
2019
Queenz of Hip Hop
McNichols Building
Denver, CO
Women Empowerment Expo
Rino District, CO
Athena Project
2018
Coffee at the Point
Five Points, Denver, CO
month long showcase
with Innervisions Collective
2018
Shop Small Businesses
Rino, Denver, CO
2018
Innervisions Collective
Gypsy House Cafe
2018
Selena Tribute Art Show
Fort Greene, Denver, CO
Art and Music Event
2018
Peace Warriors
The Rock Center, Aurora, CO
Summer Art Workshops
2018
Santa Fe Arts District
First Friday Art Walk
Display artwork
2017
Dia de los muertos
Fice Gallery
RIno District, Denver, CO
2017
Reiki Master Initiation
Arvada, CO
2017
Kush n Canvas
Denver, CO
Art instructor
February 17, 2017
Labor of Love
Denver, CO
A benefit art show hosted and showcasing artwork by Koko and her daughter Littlewing. Mother/daughter art show to raise funds for a close friend who was fighting cervical cancer. All proceeds 100% to Yara Daniels.
October 2016
Dia de los Muertos Photo Shoot
Central City Cemetary, CO
A group artist collaboration with some very talented Denver based artists, photographers, hair & makeup artists, in lieu of honoring our ancestors. A very magical and powerful experience that I am honored to have been part of. Photo shoot took place in an old mining town cemetary. The photos were exhibited in the Santa Fe Arts District in Denver, CO @ Tesoro Art Gallery.
September 18, 2016
Mile Hi Behavioral Healthcare
Aurora, Del Mar Parkway
Non-profit Annual community event.
Live painting and face painting.
March 2016
Mujeres de Maiz
Self Help Graphics
Los Angeles, CA
Annual art show, spoken word, vendors, community event celebrating International Women's Day and in solidarity with the LGBT/Queer Community. This year it was held at iconic LA underground Art Gallery, Self Help Graphics. This is a huge honor as an artist because I've always looked up to this collective of women and love their holistic approach as activists reaching out to the community. In addition to showcasing original paintings I was featured in their annual zine. So thankful for this experience.
March 2016
LA Zinefest
Los Angeles, CA
Short volunteer assignment making buttons and merch for large annual event in Downtown LA.
February 2016
Zada Jewelry
Pasadena, CA
Model for custom jewelry company based out of Los Angeles
December 2015
Carol Mier Fashion
Santa Fe Arts District- Denver, CO
First Friday Art Walk Vendor Set up
Fashion Shows, Model, Photography
November 2015
Hanapepe Art Night
Kauai, Hawaii
Art display and pop up shop for weely art event in old historical town of Hanapepe on the westside of the island of Kauai. This event is mostly catered to tourists in old Hanapepe town and has been going on for nearly 20 years.
October 2015
Dia de los Muertos
CHAC Gallery
Santa Fe Arts District- Denver, CO
Group art show honoring ancestors through Dia de los Muertos annual celebration.
September 2015
Colorado Cold Crush
Event photography and artist assistant at body painting booth. Also wardrobe and fashion consultant for lowrider fashion photo shoot at the event.
July 2015
Kapa'a Art Walk
Kauai, Hawaii
Art display and pop up shop for monthly art event in the town of Kapa'a on the eastside of the island of Kauai. Block party with vendors, street performers, musicians, artists, and crafters.
April 2015
Dreaming of you: A tribute to Selena
CHAC Gallery
Santa Fe Arts District- Denver, CO
Featured visual artist. A week long event celebrating the life and work of chicana singer/performer, Selena Quintinella
March 22 2015
Queenz of Hip Hop
University of Denver Driscoll Ballroom
Featured Artist: Live painting and merch set up @ 6th annual event. Queenz of Hip-Hop jam honors and celebrates women and their relationship with hip-hop culture. Traditionally, men have dominated all facets of the hip-hop scene, but the Queenz of Hip-Hop Jam changes this tradition and puts women center-stage throughout the event, showcasing Denver's Underground Hip Hop Ladies representing all elements of underground Hip Hop.
March 5 2015
From her: An exhibition by women about women
El Pueblo Historical Monuement
Olvera Street, Los Angeles, CA
"Throughout history and across cultures, women have often been associated with a connection to the land, to "Mother Earth." As givers of life, this connection to nature is frequently perceived as being inherent to the female experience." - FROM HER
Nov 2014
Dia De Los Muertos
Denver, CO
Annual Community Celebration
June 2014
Frida Show
Denver, CO
A tribute to Frida Kahlo group exhibition
2014
Fever
The Bakery Arts Warehouse, Denver, CO
Curated by Laura Madrid
Sensual Art Showcase featuring women artist, poets, musicians
2014
Queenz of Hip Hop
Santa Fe Arts District, Denver, CO
Live painting and merch set up @ annual event
showcasing Denver's Underground Hip Hop Ladies representing all elements of Hip Hop
February 14, 2014
Curacion
Curated by Mandy Medrano
Denver, CO
2014
Cafe Cultura Monthly Event
Denver, CO
Monthly event showcasing Denver poets, artists, culture, and activists. Featured Artist, Live painting and merch set up.
Jan 2014
Group Show
Black Vulture Tattoo/Art Studio
Denver, CO
October 2012
Kaleo Art Festival
University of Hawaii-Manoa
Student art/talent showcase
Honolulu, HI
2012-2011
University of Hawaii- Manoa
Women’s Center QLC 201
Donated a painting and displayed a collection
In the Women’s Center
Honolulu, HI
2012-2009
Art and Flea
@ Fresh Café
Every third Thursday
display art, sell jewelry, and clothing
Honolulu, HI
September 2011
ING Direct art show w/AMP Aloha Movement Project
Small group exhibition @ banking facility
Waikiki, HI
2010
Student Group Art Show
Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu, HI
August 2009
Art show @ Java Kai Kapaa
Local coffee shop hot spot
Solo art exhibition
Kauai, HI
2008
FEM Solo show @ Kinipopo Shopping Village
Independently curated one night event
Showcasing my artwork with a feminine twist
Kauai, HI
2007
WITHIN
The Urban Woman Experience
@ Crash Mansion, Los Angeles
All female art show showcasing L.A.'s finest women in poetry, fashion, art, photgraphy, music.....
2002
Overture
ICU ART In Creative Unity
Group show with L.A. graffiti/urban artists
2001
Urban Art
@ ICU Art Gallery
Los Angeles, CA
Group show L.A. grafitti/urban artists
1999
Student Art Show Collaboration
West LA City College
Culver City, CA
Student group show