Let me tell you a story.
With love, Iris
As a photographer with 25 years of experience capturing portraits of prominent figures in the media and politics, I have always been fascinated by the complexity of human expression and the stories they tell. This focus on people, combined with my growing interest in nature, has steered my work in a new direction in recent years. I have become increasingly intrigued by the relationship between humans and nature — a relationship that flows through us both literally and symbolically, though it is often not fully understood or appreciated.
In my work, I search for calm and stillness. I aim to connect my subjects with elements of nature through form, texture, and color. Each image becomes a symbiosis between the human experience and the natural world, where the boundaries between the two are blurred in my artistic approach.
In my first project, Lenticular Work, I let these two worlds literally merge. Using lenticular technology, the image shifts depending on the angle from which it is viewed, inviting the viewer to reflect on the changeability and dynamism of our relationship with nature.
In my second project, I focus on color and the use of traditional photographic techniques, combining the power of the visual with the historical to offer a new perspective on nature.
My third project extends this idea by physically bringing nature into the viewer’s space. By creating wall and floor rugs from my work, I invite the viewer to literally feel nature beneath their feet. This approach transforms the work from a visual experience into a tactile and physical interaction, creating a deeper connection between the viewer and the natural world.
Throughout these projects, my work remains a search for the intertwining of humanity with its environment. I believe photography has the power to raise awareness of this connection, and I strive to create images that reflect both the beauty and vulnerability of our relationship with nature.
