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Iris Chen

Material and color

Iris Chen

“Make something small, look carefully, and keep a record of what you learn.”

Iris studies how surfaces change in light. She teaches color relationships, material sampling and documenting experiments with useful detail.

A thoughtful way to learn

Each workshop moves from close observation to a manageable experiment. You will receive clear exercises, prompts for reflection and a practical framework for discussing your work.

Studio practice

The work explores material and color, with attention to materials, pace and the relationship between an initial idea and the final presentation.

A practical, generous approach

Clear demonstrations, guided experiments, generous critique

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