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Iris

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Artist (Painting, Printmaking)
Born 1959

Iris, a fait ses études d’architecture à l’École des Beaux Arts de Paris. Elle commence à peindre dans son pays d'origine Haïti et est appelée très vite a le représenter sur la scène internationale, à Miami en Floride à l’exposition Art America en 1996. Le succès de cette exposition lui ouvre les portes de galeries en Floride. Une première exposition en Solo à Ryals Gallery, Boca Raton en 1998, suivi de trois autres expositions à Delray Beach, Miami, Fort Lauderdale.

L’année 2000 marquera un changement majeur et l’essor de sa carrière artistique, en premier lieu, une exposition solo au prestigieux Centre d’Art de Port au Prince, Vient ensuite une exposition regroupant cinquante femmes à travers le monde, au siège des Nations Unies a New York. Lors de cet événement, une de ses œuvres achetée par l’organisation fera la couverture de tous les rapports et documents de l’UNIFEM pendant l’année.

Depuis lors, Iris expose dans plusieurs pays. Elle a exposé au Banneker Douglas Museum de Maryland, à Paris, à New York, Washington, Valence, Pékin, Port-au-Prince et les Antilles. Ses œuvres font partie de collections de musée et de collections privées. Iris exposera à l’espace Faubourg a Paris en octobre 2013 et ses œuvres seront présentées a New York a Artifact gallery a Soho en décembre 2013.

Elle poursuit ses recherches artistiques, en suivant des séminaires, des formations diverses et en participant à des ateliers d’artistes. Peinture, gravure, collagraphie, sculpture sur pierre, dessin, autant d’outils qu’elle utilise pour exprimer ses émotions et ses rêves.
Son art s’épanouit et se nourrit au quotidien à travers l’exploration de différents media, l’expérimentation continue et méticuleuse de nouvelles thématiques afin d’assouvir sa curiosité innée.

Bien que l'inspiration soit axée sur la recherche perpétuelle, Iris révèle également les multiples facettes de l’évolution d'un art influencé par des parcours de transhumance, de quête de lumière et de guérison, d’un appel vers l’élévation et d’un désir de conscientisation. L’œuvre de l’artiste dévoile une identité métissée qui s’abreuve aux confluents de cultures diverses, celle de son pays d’origine, Haïti et celle des pays ou elle est appelée a résider. C’est dans cette mouvance que sa création prend vie. Dans un espace non encore classifié ou le Traditionnel, l’Ancestral, le Spirituel s’absorbent et se confondent au parfum de la modernité.

L’expression artistique pour moi
C’est me relier directement à une recherche de moi-même, comme un archer qui fait corps avec sa cible.
C'est une forme de méditation qui libère en moi, la sérénité, la paix intérieure et une profonde joie.
C'est aussi, la recherche de la lumière, la recherche de la divine Origine.
La recherche de tous ces mondes inconnus.
La quête des émotions intenses liées à un état de grâce ou même à un autre niveau de Conscience.

Discover contemporary artworks by Iris, browse recent artworks and buy online. Categories: contemporary canadian artists. Artistic domains: Painting, Printmaking. Account type: Artist , member since 2012 (Country of origin Canada). Buy Iris's latest works on Artmajeur: Discover great art by contemporary artist Iris. Browse artworks, buy original art or high end prints.

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Painting titled "Malakh" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Malakh - Painting, 31.5x31.5 in ©2016 by Iris -
"Malakh"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x31.5 in

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Painting titled "Décision" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Décision - Painting, 19.7x19.7 in ©2016 by Iris -
"Décision"

Acrylic on Canvas | 19.7x19.7 in

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Painting titled "Nephtys III" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Nephtys III - Painting, 31.5x31.5 in ©2016 by Iris -
"Nephtys III"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x31.5 in

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Painting titled "Isis" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Isis - Painting, 94.5x31.5 in ©2016 by Iris -
"Isis"

Acrylic on Canvas | 94.5x31.5 in

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Painting titled "Kurios" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Kurios - Painting, 94.5x31.5 in ©2016 by Iris -
"Kurios"

Acrylic on Canvas | 94.5x31.5 in

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Painting titled "Ikthus III .jpg" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Ikthus III .jpg - Painting, 31.5x31.5 in ©2016 by Iris -
"Ikthus III .jpg"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x31.5 in

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Painting titled "ile feu de la fete…" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
ile feu de la fete mage.jpg - Painting, 35.4x70.9 in ©2016 by Iris - Abstract, abstract-570
"ile feu de la fete mage.jpg"

Acrylic on Canvas | 35.4x70.9 in

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Sculpture titled "image.jpg" by Iris, Original Artwork
image.jpg - Sculpture ©2015 by Iris -
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Painting titled "image.jpg" by Iris, Original Artwork
image.jpg - Painting ©2014 by Iris -
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Painting titled "image.jpg" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
image.jpg - Painting, 27.6x27.6 in ©2016 by Iris -
"image.jpg"

Acrylic on Canvas | 27.6x27.6 in

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Painting titled "Expression" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Expression - Painting, 19.7x19.7 in ©2016 by Iris -
"Expression"

Acrylic on Canvas | 19.7x19.7 in

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Painting titled "Isis III" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Isis III - Painting, 31.5x31.5 in ©2016 by Iris -
"Isis III"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x31.5 in

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Painting titled "Kiôn" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Kiôn - Painting, 94.5x31.5 in ©2016 by Iris -
"Kiôn"

Acrylic on Canvas | 94.5x31.5 in

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Painting titled "Kurios Iimage.jpg" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Kurios Iimage.jpg - Painting, 31.5x31.5 in ©2016 by Iris -
"Kurios Iimage.jpg"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x31.5 in

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Painting titled "Ikthus Iimage.jpg" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Ikthus Iimage.jpg - Painting, 31.5x31.5 in ©2016 by Iris -
"Ikthus Iimage.jpg"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x31.5 in

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Painting titled "Vision image.jpg" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Vision image.jpg - Painting, 35.4x23.6 in ©2016 by Iris - Abstract, abstract-570
"Vision image.jpg"

Acrylic on Canvas | 35.4x23.6 in

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Painting titled "image.jpg" by Iris, Original Artwork
image.jpg - Painting ©2014 by Iris -
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Painting titled "image.jpg" by Iris, Original Artwork
image.jpg - Painting ©2014 by Iris -
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Painting titled "Akakalis" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Akakalis - Painting, 27.6x27.6 in ©2016 by Iris -
"Akakalis"

Acrylic on Canvas | 27.6x27.6 in

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Painting titled "Nephtys III" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Nephtys III - Painting, 31.5x31.5 in ©2016 by Iris -
"Nephtys III"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x31.5 in

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Painting titled "Isis I" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Isis I - Painting, 31.5x31.5 in ©2016 by Iris -
"Isis I"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x31.5 in

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Painting titled "Kurios III" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Kurios III - Painting, 31.5x31.5 in ©2016 by Iris -
"Kurios III"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x31.5 in

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Painting titled "Ikthus II image.jpg" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Ikthus II image.jpg - Painting, 31.5x31.5 in ©2016 by Iris -
"Ikthus II image.jpg"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x31.5 in

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Painting titled "Shekinah IIimage.jpg" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Shekinah IIimage.jpg - Painting, 27.6x27.6 in ©2016 by Iris -
"Shekinah IIimage.jpg"

Acrylic on Canvas | 27.6x27.6 in

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Painting titled "La fête" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
La fête - Painting, 23.6x35.4 in ©2016 by Iris - Abstract, abstract-570
"La fête"

Acrylic on Canvas | 23.6x35.4 in

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Painting titled "image.jpg" by Iris, Original Artwork
image.jpg - Painting ©2014 by Iris -
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Painting titled "image.jpg" by Iris, Original Artwork
image.jpg - Painting ©2014 by Iris -
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Painting titled "Matteo" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Matteo - Painting, 23.6x23.6 in ©2007 by Iris -
"Matteo"

Acrylic on Canvas | 23.6x23.6 in

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Painting titled "Nephtys" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Nephtys - Painting, 94.5x31.5 in ©2016 by Iris -
"Nephtys"

Acrylic on Canvas | 94.5x31.5 in

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Painting titled "Nephtys II" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Nephtys II - Painting, 31.5x31.5 in ©2016 by Iris -
"Nephtys II"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x31.5 in

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Painting titled "Kurios II" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Kurios II - Painting, 31.5x31.5 in ©2016 by Iris -
"Kurios II"

Acrylic on Canvas | 31.5x31.5 in

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Painting titled "Ikthus image.jpg" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Ikthus image.jpg - Painting, 94.5x31.5 in ©2016 by Iris -
"Ikthus image.jpg"

Acrylic on Canvas | 94.5x31.5 in

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Painting titled "Shekinah Iimage.jpg" by Iris, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Shekinah Iimage.jpg - Painting, 27.6x27.6 in ©2016 by Iris -
"Shekinah Iimage.jpg"

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Painting titled "image.fille du ciel…" by Iris, Original Artwork
image.fille du cieljpg - Painting, 35.4x23.6 in ©2016 by Iris - Abstract, abstract-570
"image.fille du cieljpg"

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Painting titled "image.jpg" by Iris, Original Artwork
image.jpg - Painting ©2014 by Iris -
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Painting titled "image.jpg" by Iris, Original Artwork
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