ALLEGORY

IRIS Rylander
January 13 - February 15, 2023

ABout the Artist

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.

“Allegory Handmade is a series of linoleum prints that depict images saturated in symbolism to incite a personal connection to the work. I use the language of flowers and other symbolism to create narratives that represent my personal experiences, but also common human experiences. This body of work is a series of linoleum prints that depict images saturated in symbolism to incite a personal connection to the work. These prints are composed of a repeated tessellation in which different images fit. This allows me to reconstruct new compositions, creating new narratives. My process involves intensive research and examination of cultural values and the physicality of the subjects I depict. I hopes that the viewer of these works feels not only invited to view the decorated surface of the paper, but compelled to dig deeper and find how their stories are mirrored.”