Rotterdam-based artist Iris van Gelder has gained hundreds of fans with her intricate hand-made collages. Forms and shapes play an important role in her work; they form the distinctive visual vocabulary she assembles like puzzle pieces to build her striking compositions. Her elaborate collages open a gateway to a dream world, paying homage to the awe-inspiring aesthetics of fashion and the way it transforms everything it touches.

Iris van Gelder has always been a passionate fashion enthusiast, constantly searching for rare vintage pieces and frequently visiting museums for inspiration.

Iris loves being a collage artist; “It’s a creative process that allows me to rethink existing images and create my own dream world with them,” she says.

Universe of Dreams is the 15-year celebration exhibition of Iris van Gelder containing 15 handmade collages in which fashion, jewelry, architecture, and nature come together to create a dream world. The exhibition marks a special moment: her fifteen years as an artist are being celebrated in her hometown of Rotterdam.