Tomas Ponce also known as Iris Elliott. is a contemporary artist. Inspired by memory, religion, spiritual transformation, and modern and past cultures, his pieces combine layered textures and expressive forms to create immersive visual and audio experiences. Creating using mediums such as photography, video, painting, digital art, and music.

Beginning as a self-taught artist, Tomas developed his style through experimentation across digital and traditional mediums. His work aims to evoke introspection while encouraging viewers to reconnect with imagination and identity. Born in Jalisco, Mexico but raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He blends both worlds and perspectives into its own identity. Artist that inspire him range from Charles Bukowski, Keith Haring, Basquiat, Andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo, Vincent Van Gogh, Mac Miller, the list goes on and on.