Electric Iris Ring

by Christian Ovís

‘Electric Iris Ring’ depicts a greatly magnified iris as a luminous circle against a black background. Fine blue and turquoise fibres radiate outwards from a round, dark pupil. Surrounding the iris is a bright red rim, flanked on either side by small, branching lines of light. The image has no eyelids or face: all attention is drawn to the circle, the fibrous structure and the contrast between warm and cool light.

At the top, the blue lines are narrow and elongated. At the bottom, they fan out more erratically, with light accents amidst deep blue shadows. The red outer rim is not equally vivid throughout, giving it a lively appearance. Small blue branches protrude beyond the ring in a few places. The black centre forms a calm anchor amidst the many fine lines. The almost symmetrical composition gives the image cohesion without making the organic details uniform.

This abstract eye art suits a modern interior with dark accents or a striking colour contrast. In a study, living room or creative space, the iris can serve as a powerful focal point. Blue and red accessories can complement the two main colours. From a distance, the luminous ring is particularly striking; up close, the many fibres and small branches become visible.