Iris Chen
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Iris Chen
Glass artist
“Colour changes when two transparent things meet.”
Studio practice
Iris makes studio glass in small groups rather than isolated objects. She studies how amber, olive and clear glass overlap, and how a slight irregularity can give a vessel a different weight in the hand or in the room.
At Oriel
Her gallery pieces are sculptural ensembles intended for display. She welcomes a thoughtful change of arrangement, because the spaces between the forms and the light behind them remain active parts of the work.
From the studio & beyond.
Begin with Iris Chen’s work, then follow a few curatorial connections across the collection. Open each piece to discover its artist, materials and story.