{"title":"Tjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition, 21 June - 22 December 2026","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/Tjasa_Iris_Gardens_of_Eden_Indian_Ocean_Contemporary_Mauritius_20260619_131038_0000.png?v=1782822071\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCuratorial Essay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGardens of Eden: Rediscovering Paradise Through Perception\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of art has long imagined paradise as a cultivated garden—a place where nature and human imagination meet in harmony. From the enclosed gardens of medieval Europe to the botanical studies of the nineteenth century, from the expressive colour of the Fauves to the lyrical landscapes of the California Colorists, the garden has remained one of art's most enduring metaphors for beauty, renewal and hope.\u003cbr\u003eWith Gardens of Eden, presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary, this tradition finds a new expression within the landscapes of the Indian Ocean.\u003cbr\u003eFounded in Mauritius, Indian Ocean Contemporary seeks to establish the region as an emerging centre for contemporary art while fostering dialogue between artists of the Indian Ocean and the wider international art world. The gallery's programme is rooted in a belief that geography is not a limitation but a source of new artistic perspectives, where cultures, histories and ecosystems meet to generate fresh visual languages.\u003cbr\u003eIt is therefore fitting that one of its inaugural exhibitions explores not only the beauty of nature but the act of seeing itself.\u003cbr\u003eRather than presenting paradise as a distant or mythical place, Gardens of Eden discovers it within the overlooked fragments of everyday life.\u003cbr\u003eWeathered shells, seaweed, coral fragments, driftwood, washed-up coconuts and countless organic forms revealed by the retreating tide become the foundations of entirely new worlds. Through photography and painting, these humble materials gradually lose their physical identity and begin to exist somewhere between observation and imagination, reality and memory.\u003cbr\u003eThe exhibition brings together several years of artistic research that began with the Botanical Gardens series and continued during the artist's extended stay on the Thai island of Koh Phangan.\u003cbr\u003eDuring the global lockdowns, when tourism disappeared and the beaches fell silent, the island revealed an entirely different rhythm of life. Empty shores became places of contemplation. At low tide, intricate ecosystems briefly emerged from beneath the sea before disappearing once again beneath the water.\u003cbr\u003eFor the artist, these temporary landscapes became living gardens—fragile, constantly changing and visible only to those willing to slow down and observe.\u003cbr\u003ePhotography became only the beginning of the creative process.\u003cbr\u003eEach image undergoes an extensive transformation through dozens of successive interventions until it acquires an independent visual presence. Much like her paintings, the works evolve layer by layer until they begin to possess a life beyond documentation. They no longer describe nature; they become new natural worlds in themselves.\u003cbr\u003eColour occupies a central role throughout this transformation.\u003cbr\u003eInfluenced early in her career by the serial works of Andy Warhol, Tjaša Iris embraced repetition as an exploration of perception rather than duplication. A single image may exist in multiple chromatic realities, suggesting that no landscape is ever fixed. As light changes throughout the day, so too does our emotional experience of the world.\u003cbr\u003eColour therefore becomes more than a visual language. It becomes an emotional and spiritual one.\u003cbr\u003eRunning alongside the exhibition is a two-part documentary created during the artist's residency at the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore in collaboration with the Save Soil movement.\u003cbr\u003eThe documentary expands many of the ideas present within the artworks. It reflects upon cultivation, adaptation and humanity's relationship with the earth through lived experience rather than theory. Whether planting papaya trees, caring for wildlife or observing changing environments, the artist proposes that environmental responsibility begins with direct engagement—with learning, observing and participating in nature rather than standing apart from it.\u003cbr\u003eSeen together, the artworks and documentary offer complementary perspectives. One transforms fragments of the natural world into imagined landscapes. The other documents an artist living within that world. Both invite us to reconsider what we choose to notice.\u003cbr\u003ePerhaps the most significant aspect of Tjaša Iris's practice is that it is ultimately not about landscape.\u003cbr\u003eIt is about perception.\u003cbr\u003eAgain and again, her work returns to things that might otherwise remain unnoticed. Through colour, composition and imagination, forgotten fragments become objects of wonder. Matter gradually gives way to spirit. The ordinary becomes extraordinary.\u003cbr\u003eIn an age frequently defined by ecological anxiety and social uncertainty, Gardens of Eden proposes a remarkably hopeful idea: beauty is not simply something that exists in the world—it is also something that emerges through the way we choose to see it.\u003cbr\u003eParadise, the exhibition quietly suggests, is not a place humanity has lost.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a way of looking.\u003cbr\u003eAs the inaugural solo exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary, Gardens of Eden also reflects the gallery's broader vision: to present artists whose work reveals new relationships between culture, environment and imagination across the Indian Ocean and beyond. It is both the beginning of a dialogue and an invitation—to look more closely, to see more deeply, and to rediscover wonder in the world that surrounds us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20210529_113301_20260629_163809_0000.jpg?v=1782737240\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20210528_111313_20260629_164106_0000.jpg?v=1782737241\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20210529_114011_20260629_163550_0000.jpg?v=1782737241\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOCUMENTARY IN TWO PARTS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat Tjaša Iris created together with SaveSoil.org during her Artst in Residency stay at Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India in 2024 - 2025. The documentary includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe artwork:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTjaša Iris: STRANDED IN KOH PHANGAN ISLAND DURING COVID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152429.jpg?v=1782646011\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/otXJMh2e4_E?si=1QgKlwnZcNJlJ8Kk\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/otXJMh2e4_E?si=1QgKlwnZcNJlJ8Kk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152506.jpg?v=1782646080\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dpKbdQVA5Kc?si=MclWiqtpqDjN_h7Y\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/dpKbdQVA5Kc?si=MclWiqtpqDjN_h7Y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Biography\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTjaša Iris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, in 1968 as Tjaša Demšar, Tjaša Iris is an internationally exhibiting contemporary artist whose practice explores the relationship between colour, landscape and perception. Working across painting, photography and mixed media, she creates luminous, emotionally charged compositions in which the natural world is transformed into imagined spaces that exist between observation and memory.\u003cbr\u003eRaised in a small pre-Alpine village, her close relationship with nature would become a lasting foundation of her artistic practice. She began her studies in Florence before continuing her education in the United Kingdom, later earning a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003cbr\u003eFollowing nearly a decade living and working in Venice, where her early Mediterranean garden paintings began to emerge, the artist relocated to Asia after the global financial crisis of 2008. Over the following fifteen years she lived and worked throughout Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and India, developing an artistic language deeply influenced by the tropical landscapes and cultural diversity of the region.\u003cbr\u003eHer work has been exhibited internationally, including at Chiang Mai University Art Center, Jamjuree Art Gallery at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, UCSI University in Kuala Lumpur, The Substation in Singapore, and numerous galleries throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010 she was selected as one of the New Finds at Art Singapore, an early recognition that led to a series of solo exhibitions across the region.\u003cbr\u003eOften described as a contemporary colourist, Tjaša Iris continues a tradition that extends from Fauvism and Expressionism to the Nabis and the California Colorists, while developing a distinctly personal visual language shaped by years of travel and observation.\u003cbr\u003eHer recent work focuses on the landscapes of the Indian Ocean. Rather than documenting nature, she transforms it through colour and imagination, revealing the extraordinary beauty hidden within overlooked forms and everyday materials. Across painting and photography, her works invite viewers to reconsider the familiar and discover new possibilities of perception.\u003cbr\u003eToday, from her base in Mauritius, Tjaša Iris is the founder and director of Indian Ocean Contemporary, an international gallery dedicated to connecting artists of the Indian Ocean region with audiences around the world. Through both her own artistic practice and the gallery's curatorial programme, she continues to explore how art can foster dialogue across cultures while celebrating the richness, diversity and beauty of the natural world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/Tjasa_Iris_-_CV_20260629_162150_0000.pdf?v=1782737551\"\u003eTjaša Iris CV\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"Https:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\/pages\/press\" title=\"Article Press\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePress Articles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-ancient-tablet-120-x-160-cm-2022","title":"Tjaša Iris, Ancient Tablet, 120 x 160 cm, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53052476588256,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/18.TJASAIRIS_ANCIENTTABLET_2023.jpg?v=1782570805"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-gift-of-the-goddess-of-water-1","title":"Tjasa Iris, GIFT OF THE GODDESS OF WATER, 1, 120 x 160 cm, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247188992224,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/11.TJASAIRIS_GIFTOFTHEGODESSOFWATERPHRAMAEKONGKHA_blue_2023_1.jpg?v=1782610154"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-bud-and-star-dust-2022","title":"Tjasa Iris, BUD AND STAR DUST, 120 x 160 cm, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247189287136,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/10.TJASAIRIS_BUDANDSTARDUST_2023_1.jpg?v=1782610451"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-honey-honeycomb","title":"Tjasa Iris, HONEY, HONEYCOMB AND THE SEA, 120 x 160 cm, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. 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In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247189713120,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/9.TJASAIRIS_HONEY_HONEYCOMBANDTHESEA_green_2023_1.jpg?v=1782610742"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-coral-island-and-calm-sea","title":"Tjasa Iris, CORAL ISLAND AND CALM SEA, 120 x 160 cm, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. 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She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247190892768,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/7.TJASAIRIS_CORALISLANDANDCALMSEA_blue_2023.jpg?v=1782611000"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-sweet-faraway-memory-1","title":"Tjasa Iris, SWEET, FARAWAY MEMORY OF WINTER, 1, 120 x 160 cm, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247191580896,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/24.TJASAIRIS_SWEET_FARAWAYMEMORIESOFWINTER_red_2022_1.jpg?v=1782611263"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-coconut-and-square-hole-2022","title":"Tjasa Iris, COCONUT AND SQUARE WINDOW INTO ETERNAL SEA, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island during COVID. It is a digital print inkjet on textured pvc in edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247197020384,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/22.TJASAIRIS_COCONUTANDASQUAREWINDOWINTOETERNALSEA_green-pink_2023_1.jpg?v=1782611524"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-moon-in-a-cone-snail-2022","title":"Tjasa Iris, MOON IN A CONE SNAIL, 120 x 160 cm, 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247198593248,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/21.TJASAIRIS_MOONINACONESNAIL_blue_2022.jpg?v=1782611803"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-soft-ball-1-2022","title":"Tjasa Iris, SOFT BALL, 1, 2022, 120 x 160 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. 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On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247201444064,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/BALLSOFT81500_1.jpg?v=1782612286"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-square-flower-1-2023-120-160-cm","title":"Tjasa Iris, SQUARE FLOWER, 1, 2023, 120 × 160 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247202459872,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/SQUAREFLOWER71500.jpg?v=1782612531"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-square-flower-2-2023","title":"Tjasa Iris, SQUARE FLOWER, 2, 120 x 160 cm, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. 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Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247512707296,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/SQUARE_FLOWER_8_1500.jpg?v=1782635605"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-square-flower-4-2023","title":"Tjasa Iris, SQUARE FLOWER, 4, 120 x 160 cm, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. 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She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247513460960,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/SQUARE_FLOWER_5_1500.jpg?v=1782635851"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-square-flower-5-2023","title":"Tjasa Iris, SQUARE FLOWER, 5, 120 x 160 cm, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247514640608,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/SQUARE_FLOWER_4_1500.jpg?v=1782636457"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-square-flower-5-2023-copy","title":"Tjasa Iris, SQUARE FLOWER, 6, 120 x 160 cm, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. 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She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247514902752,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/SQUARE_FLOWER_3_1500.jpg?v=1782636679"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-square-flower-7-2023","title":"Tjasa Iris, SQUARE FLOWER, 7, 120 x 160 cm, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247515427040,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/SQUARE_FLOWER_1_1500.jpg?v=1782636925"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-square-flower-8-2023","title":"Tjasa Iris, STAR FLOWER, 1, 120 x 160 cm, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. 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Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247517458656,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/MOON_SCAPE_6_1500.jpg?v=1782637763"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-moon-scape-2-2023","title":"Tjasa Iris, MOON SCAPE, 2, 120 x 160 cm, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. 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She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. 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Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247519752416,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/MOON_SCAPE_4_1_1500.jpg?v=1782638444"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-moon-scape-4-2023","title":"Tjasa Iris, MOON SCAPE, 4, 120 x 160 cm, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. 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She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. 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In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247521390816,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/MOON_SCAPE_2_1500.jpg?v=1782638706"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-moon-scape-5-2023","title":"Tjasa Iris, MOON SCAPE, 6, 120 x 160 cm, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247521784032,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/LANDSCAPE_WITH_NACRES_4_1500.jpg?v=1782639031"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-moon-scape-7-2023","title":"Tjasa Iris, LANDSCAPE WITH NACRE, 1, 120 x 160 cm, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. 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On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. 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Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247524503776,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/scodella_18_1500.jpg?v=1782640912"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-bowl-2-2023","title":"Tjasa Iris, BOWL, 2, 120 x 160 cm, 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. 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She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. 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Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247526076640,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/scodella_17_1500.jpg?v=1782641445"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-spiral-1-2023-120-x-160-cm","title":"Tjasa Iris, SPIRAL, 1, 2023, 120 x 160 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. 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She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. 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Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247551930592,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/spiral_8_1500.jpg?v=1782641983"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-spiral-2-2023-120-x-160-cm-copy","title":"Tjasa Iris, CRABBIE, 1, 2023, 120 x 160 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. 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She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. 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Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247588303072,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/crabbie_8_1500.jpg?v=1782642420"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-crabbie-3-2023-120-x-160-cm-copy","title":"Tjasa Iris, CRABBIE, 3, 2023, 120 x 160 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. 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Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. 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Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247622119648,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/BANANA_WRAP_13_1500.jpg?v=1782642997"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-banana-wrap-1-2023-120-x-160-cm-copy","title":"Tjaša Iris, KANOM, 1, 2023, 120 x 160 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. 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She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. 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Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXHIBITION UNVEILED OVER TWO EVENINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo offer visitors a more engaging and progressive discovery experience, the exhibition will be unveiled over two consecutive evenings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first group of works will be revealed on 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, marking the official opening of both the exhibition and Indian Ocean Contemporary gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 22 June 2026 at 8:00 PM, additional works will be added to the online exhibition, allowing visitors to further explore Tjaša Iris's artistic universe through different periods of her creative journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can contact the artist DIRECTLY to: tjaša.iris.artist@gmail.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247660622048,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/CANOM_5_1500.jpg?v=1782643602"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-kanom-3-2023-120-x-160-cm","title":"Tjaša Iris, MARIGOLD FLOWER OFFERING, 3, 2023, 120 x 160 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOCUMENTARY IN TWO PARTS that Tjaša Iris created together with SaveSoil.org during her Artst in Residency stay at Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India in 2024 - 2025. The documentary includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe artwork: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTjaša Iris: STRANDED IN KOH PHANGAN ISLAND IN THAILAND DURING COVID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152429.jpg?v=1782646011\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 1: https:\/\/youtu.be\/otXJMh2e4_E?si=1QgKlwnZcNJlJ8Kk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152506.jpg?v=1782646080\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 2: https:\/\/youtu.be\/dpKbdQVA5Kc?si=MclWiqtpqDjN_h7Y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53247669338336,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/FLOWER_OFFERING_14_1500.jpg?v=1782643795"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-marigold-flower-offering-3-2023-120-x-160-cm-copy","title":"Tjaša Iris, KANOM, 3, 2023, 120 x 160 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOCUMENTARY IN TWO PARTS that Tjaša Iris created together with SaveSoil.org during her Artst in Residency stay at Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India in 2024 - 2025. The documentary includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe artwork: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTjaša Iris: STRANDED IN KOH PHANGAN ISLAND IN THAILAND DURING COVID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152429.jpg?v=1782646011\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 1: https:\/\/youtu.be\/otXJMh2e4_E?si=1QgKlwnZcNJlJ8Kk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152506.jpg?v=1782646080\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 2: https:\/\/youtu.be\/dpKbdQVA5Kc?si=MclWiqtpqDjN_h7Y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53252421550304,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/CANOM81500.jpg?v=1782729432"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-kanom-4-2023-120-x-160-cm","title":"Tjaša Iris, KANOM, 4, 2023, 120 x 160 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOCUMENTARY IN TWO PARTS that Tjaša Iris created together with SaveSoil.org during her Artst in Residency stay at Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India in 2024 - 2025. The documentary includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe artwork: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTjaša Iris: STRANDED IN KOH PHANGAN ISLAND IN THAILAND DURING COVID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152429.jpg?v=1782646011\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 1: https:\/\/youtu.be\/otXJMh2e4_E?si=1QgKlwnZcNJlJ8Kk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152506.jpg?v=1782646080\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 2: https:\/\/youtu.be\/dpKbdQVA5Kc?si=MclWiqtpqDjN_h7Y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53252426760416,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/CANOM81500.jpg?v=1782729432"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-kanom-4-2023-120-x-160-cm-1","title":"Tjaša Iris, CRATER, 1, 2023, 120 x 160 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOCUMENTARY IN TWO PARTS that Tjaša Iris created together with SaveSoil.org during her Artst in Residency stay at Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India in 2024 - 2025. The documentary includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe artwork: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTjaša Iris: STRANDED IN KOH PHANGAN ISLAND IN THAILAND DURING COVID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152429.jpg?v=1782646011\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 1: https:\/\/youtu.be\/otXJMh2e4_E?si=1QgKlwnZcNJlJ8Kk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152506.jpg?v=1782646080\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 2: https:\/\/youtu.be\/dpKbdQVA5Kc?si=MclWiqtpqDjN_h7Y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53252427383008,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/crater_b_3_1_1500.jpg?v=1782729832"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-crater-2-2023-120-x-160-cm","title":"Tjaša Iris, CRATER, 2, 2023, 120 x 160 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOCUMENTARY IN TWO PARTS that Tjaša Iris created together with SaveSoil.org during her Artst in Residency stay at Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India in 2024 - 2025. The documentary includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe artwork: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTjaša Iris: STRANDED IN KOH PHANGAN ISLAND IN THAILAND DURING COVID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152429.jpg?v=1782646011\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 1: https:\/\/youtu.be\/otXJMh2e4_E?si=1QgKlwnZcNJlJ8Kk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152506.jpg?v=1782646080\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 2: https:\/\/youtu.be\/dpKbdQVA5Kc?si=MclWiqtpqDjN_h7Y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53252429054176,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/craterb211500.jpg?v=1782730056"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-crater-2-2023-120-x-160-cm-copy","title":"Tjaša Iris, CRATER, 3, 2023, 120 x 160 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOCUMENTARY IN TWO PARTS that Tjaša Iris created together with SaveSoil.org during her Artst in Residency stay at Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India in 2024 - 2025. The documentary includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe artwork: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTjaša Iris: STRANDED IN KOH PHANGAN ISLAND IN THAILAND DURING COVID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152429.jpg?v=1782646011\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 1: https:\/\/youtu.be\/otXJMh2e4_E?si=1QgKlwnZcNJlJ8Kk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152506.jpg?v=1782646080\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 2: https:\/\/youtu.be\/dpKbdQVA5Kc?si=MclWiqtpqDjN_h7Y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53252430561504,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/crater511500.jpg?v=1782730239"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-crater-3-2023-120-x-160-cm","title":"Tjaša Iris, TWIST, 1, 2023, 120 x 160 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOCUMENTARY IN TWO PARTS that Tjaša Iris created together with SaveSoil.org during her Artst in Residency stay at Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India in 2024 - 2025. The documentary includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe artwork: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTjaša Iris: STRANDED IN KOH PHANGAN ISLAND IN THAILAND DURING COVID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152429.jpg?v=1782646011\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 1: https:\/\/youtu.be\/otXJMh2e4_E?si=1QgKlwnZcNJlJ8Kk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152506.jpg?v=1782646080\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 2: https:\/\/youtu.be\/dpKbdQVA5Kc?si=MclWiqtpqDjN_h7Y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53252431839456,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/twist101500.jpg?v=1782730420"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-twist-1-2023-120-x-160-cm-copy","title":"Tjaša Iris, TWIST, 2, 2023, 120 x 160 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOCUMENTARY IN TWO PARTS that Tjaša Iris created together with SaveSoil.org during her Artst in Residency stay at Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India in 2024 - 2025. The documentary includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe artwork: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTjaša Iris: STRANDED IN KOH PHANGAN ISLAND IN THAILAND DURING COVID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152429.jpg?v=1782646011\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 1: https:\/\/youtu.be\/otXJMh2e4_E?si=1QgKlwnZcNJlJ8Kk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152506.jpg?v=1782646080\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 2: https:\/\/youtu.be\/dpKbdQVA5Kc?si=MclWiqtpqDjN_h7Y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53252433445088,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/twist91500.jpg?v=1782730674"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-twist-2-2023-120-x-160-cm","title":"Tjaša Iris, EGGS AS A TREE, 1, 2023, 120 x 160 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. 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Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOCUMENTARY IN TWO PARTS that Tjaša Iris created together with SaveSoil.org during her Artst in Residency stay at Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India in 2024 - 2025. The documentary includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe artwork: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTjaša Iris: STRANDED IN KOH PHANGAN ISLAND IN THAILAND DURING COVID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152429.jpg?v=1782646011\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 1: https:\/\/youtu.be\/otXJMh2e4_E?si=1QgKlwnZcNJlJ8Kk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152506.jpg?v=1782646080\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 2: https:\/\/youtu.be\/dpKbdQVA5Kc?si=MclWiqtpqDjN_h7Y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53252435411168,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/eggsasatree11500.jpg?v=1782730895"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-eggs-as-a-tree-1-2023-120-x-160-cm","title":"Tjaša Iris, HILL, 1, 2023, 120 x 160 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOCUMENTARY IN TWO PARTS that Tjaša Iris created together with SaveSoil.org during her Artst in Residency stay at Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India in 2024 - 2025. The documentary includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe artwork: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTjaša Iris: STRANDED IN KOH PHANGAN ISLAND IN THAILAND DURING COVID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152429.jpg?v=1782646011\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 1: https:\/\/youtu.be\/otXJMh2e4_E?si=1QgKlwnZcNJlJ8Kk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152506.jpg?v=1782646080\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 2: https:\/\/youtu.be\/dpKbdQVA5Kc?si=MclWiqtpqDjN_h7Y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53252465328352,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/hill121500.jpg?v=1782731152"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-hill-2-2023-120-x-160-cm","title":"Tjaša Iris, PAIR, 1, 2023, 120 x 160 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. 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Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOCUMENTARY IN TWO PARTS that Tjaša Iris created together with SaveSoil.org during her Artst in Residency stay at Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India in 2024 - 2025. The documentary includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe artwork: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTjaša Iris: STRANDED IN KOH PHANGAN ISLAND IN THAILAND DURING COVID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152429.jpg?v=1782646011\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 1: https:\/\/youtu.be\/otXJMh2e4_E?si=1QgKlwnZcNJlJ8Kk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152506.jpg?v=1782646080\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 2: https:\/\/youtu.be\/dpKbdQVA5Kc?si=MclWiqtpqDjN_h7Y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53252475617504,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/twoc2811500.jpg?v=1782731381"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-pair-1-2023-120-x-160-cm-copy","title":"Tjaša Iris, HILL, 2, 2023, 120 x 160 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOCUMENTARY IN TWO PARTS that Tjaša Iris created together with SaveSoil.org during her Artst in Residency stay at Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India in 2024 - 2025. The documentary includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe artwork: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTjaša Iris: STRANDED IN KOH PHANGAN ISLAND IN THAILAND DURING COVID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152429.jpg?v=1782646011\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 1: https:\/\/youtu.be\/otXJMh2e4_E?si=1QgKlwnZcNJlJ8Kk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152506.jpg?v=1782646080\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 2: https:\/\/youtu.be\/dpKbdQVA5Kc?si=MclWiqtpqDjN_h7Y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53252477812960,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/hill101500.jpg?v=1782731604"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-hill-3-2023-120-x-160-cm","title":"Tjaša Iris, HILL, 3, 2023, 120 x 160 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. 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Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOCUMENTARY IN TWO PARTS that Tjaša Iris created together with SaveSoil.org during her Artst in Residency stay at Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India in 2024 - 2025. The documentary includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe artwork: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTjaša Iris: STRANDED IN KOH PHANGAN ISLAND IN THAILAND DURING COVID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152429.jpg?v=1782646011\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 1: https:\/\/youtu.be\/otXJMh2e4_E?si=1QgKlwnZcNJlJ8Kk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152506.jpg?v=1782646080\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 2: https:\/\/youtu.be\/dpKbdQVA5Kc?si=MclWiqtpqDjN_h7Y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53252529684704,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/hill41500.jpg?v=1782732793"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-hill-3-2023-120-x-160-cm-1","title":"Tjaša Iris, NUTS, 1, 2023, 120 x 160 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOCUMENTARY IN TWO PARTS that Tjaša Iris created together with SaveSoil.org during her Artst in Residency stay at Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India in 2024 - 2025. The documentary includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe artwork: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTjaša Iris: STRANDED IN KOH PHANGAN ISLAND IN THAILAND DURING COVID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152429.jpg?v=1782646011\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 1: https:\/\/youtu.be\/otXJMh2e4_E?si=1QgKlwnZcNJlJ8Kk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152506.jpg?v=1782646080\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 2: https:\/\/youtu.be\/dpKbdQVA5Kc?si=MclWiqtpqDjN_h7Y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53252530471136,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/nuts61500.jpg?v=1782732996"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-nuts-2-2023-120-x-160-cm","title":"Tjaša Iris, NUTS, 2, 2023, 120 x 160 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA preview of selected works will be available from 20 June.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOCUMENTARY IN TWO PARTS that Tjaša Iris created together with SaveSoil.org during her Artst in Residency stay at Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India in 2024 - 2025. The documentary includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe artwork: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTjaša Iris: STRANDED IN KOH PHANGAN ISLAND IN THAILAND DURING COVID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152429.jpg?v=1782646011\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 1: https:\/\/youtu.be\/otXJMh2e4_E?si=1QgKlwnZcNJlJ8Kk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152506.jpg?v=1782646080\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 2: https:\/\/youtu.be\/dpKbdQVA5Kc?si=MclWiqtpqDjN_h7Y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53252530995424,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/nuts111500.jpg?v=1782733216"},{"product_id":"tjasa-iris-nuts-3-2023-120-x-160-cm","title":"Tjaša Iris, NUTS, 4, 2023, 120 x 160 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work is part of Tjaša Iris Sea Gardens Series, created in Koh Phangan Island in Thailand during COVID.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a digitally manipulated photograph, a digital print, inkjet on textured pvc in a limited edition of 12. Hand enhanced with acrylic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_______\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTjaša Iris, GARDENS OF EDEN Exhibition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e21 JUNE - 22 DECEMBER 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA NEW GALLERY IN MAURITIUS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EXHIBITION WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST TJAŠA IRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritius welcomes a new contemporary art gallery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in May 2026, Indian Ocean Contemporary was established with the ambition of promoting artists from the countries of the Indian Ocean region, as well as international artists who have chosen this part of the world as a place to live and create. On Saturday, 21 June 2026, at 8:00 PM, the gallery will present its inaugural online exhibition dedicated to the international artist Tjaša Iris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in Kranj, Slovenia, as Tjaša Demšar, the artist grew up in a small pre-Alpine village before embarking on an international artistic journey. She began her studies in Florence, Italy, at the Fortman Studios, continued her education in the United Kingdom, and later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Minerva Academy in Groningen, the Netherlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter completing her studies, she lived in Venice for nearly ten years, where the first series of Mediterranean gardens and landscapes that would later become a defining feature of her work began to emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe global financial crisis of 2008 marked a decisive turning point in her career. Driven by a desire to explore the wider world, she moved to Hong Kong and later Singapore, where she was invited to participate in an artist residency and present her first solo exhibition in Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the following fifteen years, Tjaša Iris lived, worked, and exhibited throughout Southeast Asia. In 2010, she was selected as one of the \"New Finds\" at Art Singapore, a distinction that opened the door to numerous solo exhibitions across the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer work has been presented at several prestigious institutions, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChiang Mai University Art Center, Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamjuree Art Gallery, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUCSI University, Kuala Lumpur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Substation, Singapore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs well as numerous private galleries in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeeply devoted to color, Tjaša Iris is often described as a colorist. Her artistic practice continues the legacy of Fauvism, Expressionism, the Nabis movement, and the California Colorists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough painting and photography, she creates luminous worlds in which gardens, landscapes, and natural forms gradually transform into poetic, imaginary, and at times spiritual realms. Her vibrant colors, bold contrasts, and constantly moving compositions seek to evoke a powerful emotional response in the viewer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the artist, art should uplift, inspire, and transmit positive energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition presented by Indian Ocean Contemporary will unfold in several chapters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first chapter will feature a selection of gardens and landscapes created between 2014 and 2023, including the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSea Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, initiated in 2019 on the Thai island of Koh Phangan, where the artist created nearly 500 works during the years of global lockdowns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second chapter, to be presented later this year, will be dedicated to her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Sands of Kerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, created in India between 2024 and 2025, before concluding with her first works inspired by Mauritius.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exhibition will be accessible from 21 June 2026 at 8:00 PM at:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.indianoceancontemporary.com\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.indianoceancontemporary.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDOCUMENTARY IN TWO PARTS that Tjaša Iris created together with SaveSoil.org during her Artst in Residency stay at Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India in 2024 - 2025. The documentary includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe artwork: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTjaša Iris: STRANDED IN KOH PHANGAN ISLAND IN THAILAND DURING COVID\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152429.jpg?v=1782646011\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 1: https:\/\/youtu.be\/otXJMh2e4_E?si=1QgKlwnZcNJlJ8Kk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/20260628_152506.jpg?v=1782646080\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePART 2: https:\/\/youtu.be\/dpKbdQVA5Kc?si=MclWiqtpqDjN_h7Y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53252531618016,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/files\/nuts101500.jpg?v=1782733442"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/1076\/1696\/collections\/Tjasa_Iris_Gardens_of_Eden_Indian_Ocean_Contemporary_Mauritius_20260619_131038_0000.jpg?v=1782572329","url":"https:\/\/indianoceancontemporary.com\/collections\/tjasa-iris.oembed?page=4","provider":"INDIAN OCEAN CONTEMPORARY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}