Iker Ortiz

Iker Ortiz, 1977, México DF. 

Bio:
2006 Mounts part of the numismatic collection of Banco de Mexico at the museum site at the heart of the city.
2005 Founded Ik Joyeros and creates collections every year whilst continuing to make exclusive pieces for clients.
2004 Began working in his own studio on exclusive designs.

Education:
1992 Began his apprenticeship as a jeweler in the workshop of his grandfather founded in 1940. As a third generation jeweller, Ortiz has dedicated 19 years to learning in the field of jewelry.

Exhibitions:
2014 "Collections Ik" - Advento, México D.F. | "Showroom and Presentation Ik Workshop" - Ik Showroom, México D.F.
2013 "Zollverein" - Abierto Mexicano de Diseño, México D.F.| "Perspective and Invention" - Taboo Studio, San Diego, Ca.| "Ferrous" - Velvet Da Vinci, San Francisco, Ca | "Arte Portable" - Zafra, México, D.F | "Crossing Borders" - Zafra, México, D.F. | "Casa De Empeño" - Anomymous Gallery, New York, NY
2011 "Iker Ortiz" - Orro Contemporary Jewellery, Glasgow, UK | "Tent London" - Tent London, London, UK | "Cantera: Mexican Design Exhibition" - Centro, México D.F. | "The Natural Aesthetic" - Peel Gallery, Houston, TX
2010 "Transforming Your Ideas with Corian" - Mumedi, México D.F. | "Collection Five Presentation" - Taboo Studio, San Diego, CA
2010 - 2009 "Life and Design in Twentieth Century Mexico Banamex" - México D.F.
2009 "Collection Four Presentation" - Peel Gallery, Houston, TX | "Jewelry Trunk Show" - Peel Gallery, Houston, TX | "Collection Four Presentation" - MUAC Contemporary Art University Museum, México D.F.
2008 "Limited Edition" - Mexican Gallery of Design, México D.F.
2007 "Eroticart" - Puebla, Puebla | "Ik Presentation" - Mexican Gallery of Design, México D.F.
2006 "Import Export" - Franz Mayer Museum, México D.F. | "Collection Three Presentation: White" - Mexican Gallery of Design, México D.F.
2005 "Collection 2: Braille" - Multiple Presentation Gallery,  México D.F. | Ekiva, México D.F. | "Ik Presentation" - MOB 3, México D.F.| "Ik Presentation" -  Mexican Gallery of Design, México D.F.
2004 "Ik Presentation" - Mob, México D.F.

Aknowledgements & Awards:
Quorum 2013 – Industrial design Judge – México D.F.| Named one of the 10 coming designers, Habitat Magazine.

Own Collections:
Dec 2004 - One
Dec 2005 - Two
Dec 2006 - Three
Dec 2009 - Four
Dec 2010 - Five
Jul 2011 - The Natural Aesthetic
Aug 2013 - Zollverein

Workshops:
2010 – 2011 Jewelry workshop in alternative materials, Centro cine-radio-television.

Given Talks & Workshops:
2010 "Round Table: The role of art and design academies in the encouragement of formal and conceptual experimentation in jewellery" - Gray Area Simposuim, Mexico D.F.

2014 "Ik Showroom", September 2014, Coolhunter Mx | "Cir-4v.1 Ring", September 2014, Boticca | "Iker Ortíz", September 2014, Page 27, Mírate
2013 "Colección 3form", Coolhunter Mx | "Perspective And Invention", September 2013, Art Jewelry Forum | "Zollverein Collection",
November 2013, Coolhunter Mx
2012 Habitat, August 2012 | "Iker Ortiz", Coolhunter Mx
2011 DESIGN MILK. Style & Fashion JANUARY 2011 www.design-milk.com
2010 Habitat Diseño January 2010 | Arquine. Libro Gdm: 20 Años De Diseño En México December 2010 | Arquine 54 Winter 2010, Concurso Corian, Transforma Tus Ideas Con Corian.
2009 Habitat "10 Talentos De La Arquitectura Y Diseño" October 2009
2007 Libro Diseño Del Siglo Xx Fomento Cultural Banamex, November 2007 | New York Times, April 2007
2006 Wall Paper City Guide Phaidon, 2006 | Libro Import Export 2006 | Wallpaper* Phaidon City Guide Mexico, 2006
2005 Wallpaper* London. September 2005 | Elle May 2005

AMERICA

México D.F.
Kichink!
Online store
www.kichink.com

Puebla
Museo Amparo
2 Sur 708, Centro Histórico
Puebla, Puebla 72000
22.22.29.38.50

México D.F.
MOB
Campeche No.322
Col. Condesa
55.52.86.72.39
www.mob.com.mx

México D.F.
MUAC Museo Arte Contemporáneo Universitario.
Insurgentes Sur 3000
Centro Cultural Universitario.
Col. coyoacan.
55.56.22.69.72
www.muac.unam.mx

Mexico City.
DESIGN MX
T2 Aeropuerto de la Ciudad de México.
52.55.25.98.35.55 
www.designmx.com.mx 

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
Chinpum
Plaza Nima Bay
Paseo De La Marina 121 Local 14
- Sobre Calle Popa -
Marina Vallarta
32.2209.0189

México D.F.
Valeria Florescano | Galería De Autor |
Downtown. Mezzanine
Isabel La Católica 30
Centro Histórico
06000
México D.F.

México D.F.
Advento Art Design
Amsterdam 321
Condesa
06100
México D.F.
5264.5174
www.adventodesign.mx

WORLD

San Diego, California
Taboo
1615½ West Lewis Street
San Diego, CA 92103
619.692.0099
619.692.9366
www.taboostudio.com 

London, UK
Boticca.com
Tienda en linea
www.boticca.com/ikjoyeros

España
Manuela Cantón
T. 943.32.05.32
M. 688.693.086
m@i-ka.com

Stuttgart, Alemania
Lati-Nos Design
Paulinenstr. 44
Stuttgart, Alemania 70178
+49 (0)711.21477050
www.lati-nosdesign.com