Iris Gallery

The Iris Idea goals:

Create 102 larger than life irises and debut all of them in the spring of 2025.

Create a network of caretakers that will foster an iris during the creation phase.

Bring all caretakers and their irises together for their debut and to celebrate the Joy we have all achieved.

Thank you caretakers.
Joy becomes more available with every iris.

4/22/24 I am overjoyed by how many volunteer caretakers I have had. Join the que and I'l make an iris for you too.

Each iris roughly measures 9” x 9” and is constructed from a one gallon plastic water jug. The petals are cut, painted with alcohol inks, thermoformed, and assembled into an iris. Now this former container has entered into it's butterfly stage.

Individual irises take a few days to make, and I anticipate completing three a week. Each one will be colorfully painted, inspired by real irises but also by whatever brings me joy.

If you would like to become a volunteer caretaker than choose your iris number below and fill out the Caretaker Form.

Follow @theirisidea on Instagram

Iris 1

1 - Crash
Caretaker:
Snow Winters

2 - Holly
Caretaker:
The Davis Family

3 - Angel
Caretaker:
Donna Mulhollan

4 - Unicorn
Caretaker:
Anonymous

5 - Magical Love
Caretaker:
Shelley Mouber

6 - Grace
Caretaker:
The Payne Family

7 - Rose
Caretaker:
Gina Gallina

8 - Aki
Caretaker:
Jill Bley-Kester

9 - AMberGirl
Caretaker:
Ann Marie Gordon 

10 - UPAYA
Caretaker:
SUNDI

11 - Sky
Caretaker:
Erica Doerr

12

13 - Embers
Caretaker:
Shalan Ziemianin

14

15 - Into the Mystic
Caretaker:
Heather Hamilton 

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19

20 - Phoenix
Caretaker:
Brian Fox

21 - Juno
Caretaker:
Karen Rockett McFadden

22 - Lucy
Caretaker:
Judy Beste

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29 - Sweet Caroline
Caretaker:
Carolyn Stroupe

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43

44 -Lahi Vai ( Poppi)
Caretaker:
Mishala Talau

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46

47 - Caribbean
Caretaker:
The Ziemianin Family

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49

50 - RESERVED

51 - Bad Floyd
Caretaker:
Autumn Stroupe

52 - Cherie
Caretaker:
Karen Rockett McFadden

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66 - Braxton
Caretaker:
Braxton Carney

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84 - Victor
Caretaker:
Braxton Carney

85 - Alta
Caretaker:
Carole Holmes

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102 - Reserved
for auction