Iris

Iris (2016) / Installation / single-channel video, silicone, synthetic fibers / 18 × 25 × 30 cm / current pedestal 120 × 200 × 59 cm + glass vitrine 27 cm

About / An elderly face screens a continuous flow of fireworks in the irises of its eyes. The work is influenced by optography, a debunked method of retrieving the images fixed in the eye’s retina, as well as the idea that the last thing that you lose is the sparkle in your eyes.

Credits / modeling, silicone and hair work: Joana Travé / model for the sculpture: Mercè Mañà / video production: Anna Estarriola / photo documentation: Anna Autio With the support of / Kone Foundation / Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) Shows / 2016 Forum Box (FI) / 2016 EMMA Museum (FI) curated by Henna Paunu / 2021 Borås Art Museum (SE) curated by Caroline Gustafsson / 2025 Amos Rex (FI) curated by Katariina Timonen In the collection of / Saastamoinen Foundation