Iris Rylander is a multimedia artist based in Austin, TX. She draws inspiration from the line work of tattoo artists, pen and ink drawings, and other printmakers. She believes the placement of a single line can define or destroy her work and is fascinated with the control and attention to detail that these works require. Iris often portrays elements of nature in her work. She has worked under several local artists based in Austin. Her latest body of work is a series of linoleum prints under the name Allegory Handmade. She is part of Contracommon, an art collective and nonprofit organization that supports emerging artists.
“The placement of a single line can define or destroy my work. I’m fascinated with the control and attention to detail that these works require.”
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Exhibitions
AUG 29 - SEPT 20, 2020
RE/FLEX II - Contracommon, Bee Cave, TX
NOV 7 - NOV 22, 2020
A Brief Interruption - Contracommon, Bee Cave, TX
JAN 15 - FEB 15, 2021
Terrain Imprinted - Contracommon, Bee Cave, TX
NOV 13 - NOV 21, 2021
CC x WILLOW - East Austin, TX
DEC 11 - DEC 19, 2021
RE/FLEX III - Contracommon, Bee Cave, TX
JAN 15 - FEEB 15, 2022
Imprint ATX - Contracommon, Bee Cave, TX
MAY 20 - 21, 2022
Small Spring Thing - goodluckhavefun gallery, Austin, TX
JUN 17 - JUL 17, 2022
RE/FLEX IV - ArtUs Co., Austin, TX
SEPT 3 - OCT 21, 2022
Spectacular - Art for the People Gallery, Austin, TX
SEPT 10 - SEPT 31, 2022
Gods & Monsters - Riches Gallery, Austin, TX
Education
AUG 2010 - MAY 2015
Texas State University, San Marcos, TX - Bachelor of Fine Arts
Experiences
2015 - PRESENT
Professional Jeweler, 4 years
Artist Talks
Studio Tours
Featured artist for one of Austin Studio Tour’s 2020 sponsor-guided tours
Collaborative Demos
Open Studios
Critiques
Virtual Events
Art Markets, vendor and organizer
Workshop Instructor
Educator
Arts festival organizer, 2 years running, 60+ artists, 10+ musical acts