The Gall3ry by Kollectif, Venice, California. U.S.A.
(Oct. 2021)
Synesthesia reflects an exploration of the creative process and the beauty of music through the medium of painting. Iris draws inspiration from iconic figures in music — particularly legendary rock stars like Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, and Amy Winehouse — and translates the rhythms of their sound into the movement of paint on canvas.
This collection features large-scale paintings and horizontal diptychs, creating a layered and dynamic relationship between the viewer and the work. Her emotive strokes form an intricate dance across the canvas, evoking reflection and inviting a deeply personal response. The paintings express raw emotion and a search for meaning — not in spite of intensity, but through it.
While there’s a sense of surrender in these emotional states, she also reveals how they give rise to passion, beauty, and harmony.
Ultimately, Synesthesia is her visual exploration of the profound connection between music, emotion, and the creative process. She invites viewers to feel the rhythm of the work — to interpret the flow of strokes, color, and energy — and to connect with the emotion that lives beneath the surface.
