Kexin (Iris) Guan

Kexin(Iris) Guan is an artist based in New York, where she studies at the School of Visual Arts. Her work primarily incorporates mixed media, blending painting, sculpture, and installation art to explore the fusion of diverse materials. Without adhering to a fixed style or theme, Iris follows her intuition, allowing inspiration to guide the direction of her creations. She embraces experimentation with new materials and forms, bringing a sense of diversity and openness to her work.

In her creative journey, Iris is also navigating challenges with bipolar disorder, OCD, and ADHD. These experiences have deepened her understanding of the complexities of emotion, focus, and self-expression, making her work more nuanced and authentic. Her art has become a way to communicate her inner world, expressing struggles and self-exploration in a silent yet profound way.

My art is an extension of my inner thoughts. As someone who holds many emotions inside, direct communication isn’t easy for me, so my work becomes a way to express complex feelings. Through art, I can convey thoughts that words can’t capture.