CIKO

CIKO is a contemporary artist based in Germany whose work fuses elements of urban street art, abstract expressionism, and conceptual explorations of identity and societal change. Born in Berlin in the late 1980s, CIKO came of age in a reunified city whose rapidly shifting landscapes and diverse communities fueled a fascination with movement, transformation, and the visual codes of public space. Originally emerging from the vibrant graffiti and muralist scenes, CIKO has steadily developed a unique style characterized by bold color palettes, layered textures, and a recurring motif of fragmented human figures navigating chaotic or dreamlike environments.

Their multimedia practice incorporates painting, installations, and digital art, challenging audiences to consider the intersections of technology, memory, and place. CIKO’s work has been exhibited throughout Germany and across Europe in both galleries and site-specific public projects, gaining recognition for its emotional intensity and socially engaged themes. Through continual experimentation and collaboration, CIKO seeks to bridge divides—between mediums, people, and histories—inviting viewers to imagine new possibilities for connection and transformation.