Iris Tirambulo

Iris Tirambulo (b.1976) is a thread-based visual artist whose technique involves layering torn, shredded, or cut fabric in gestures that simulate painting. Further manipulation via stitching and alteration of the fabric by hand extends her mark-making into a sublime art experience.

Centered on themes of family, at the core of which are her children and husband, she forays into interrogations of humanity and humankind — juxtaposing the tenderness and pliability of fabric vis-a-vis poignant yet striking analogies found in nature.

Culture and community are also key in her body of work, with forays into indigenous weaves, as well as initiatives to highlight the local art scene.

Tirambulo graduated from Siliman University in 2018 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Major in Painting. Having dabbled in product design, community installations, murals, and book covers, aside from painting in oil, acrylic, and watercolor, she has been part of group shows in Dumaguete and Bacolod. Halad is her first solo exhibition.

She lives and works in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, with her ever-supportive husband, Ritchie Armogenia, and their kids Isaac and Sophia. The exhibition is also inspired by and dedicated to her son Noah, who is now watching over us.