Artist

Bearleader in Art

About Iris

Bearleader in | Art

Home town | Torrelles de Foix

About | I am a Dutch artist and creative professional living in the Penedès near Barcelona. My work moves between ceramics, drawing, with a particular love for monumental ceramic murals, wall jewels and sculptural tableware. I draw inspiration from folklore, historical costumes, jewellery and the stories people create and experience in relation to objects. In my studio, I bring these references into a contemporary visual language through colour, texture and unexpected combinations. What motivates me is the moment when curiosity takes over and a new possibility opens up.

As a Bearleader, I want to invite guests into that creative process through a personal encounter with my work, stories and materials. I love creating experiences in which art, conversation and aesthetics encourage people to look more closely and discover something authentic and new for themselves.

Profession | Artist specialising in ceramics and drawing, creative director, and co-owner and host of Mas Els Ígols Soulfarm.

Achievements | My work has been represented by Rossana Orlandi in Milan since 2023. Other career highlights include a collaboration with Piet Hein Eek and features in Vogue Living, Elle Decoration and Delicious. I spent ten years as art director of Estudio Nómada in Barcelona and co-created Mas Els Ígols, a rural retreat venue where art and hospitality meet. In 2026 I appeared on Dutch television in the reality show B&B vol Liefde.

Instagram | @iristonies