Isobel Napier
British Artist
“I’M RECREATING THE INTRICATE PATTERNS, THREADS AND TEXTURES OF FABRIC, TRANSFORMING SOLID FORMS INTO DELICATE, EPHEMERAL CREATIONS. I EXPLORE THE DELICATE BALANCE BETWEEN SOLIDITY AND TRANSIENCE, TRADITION AND INNOVATION.”
Isobel Napier's practice is influenced by the craftsmanship of textile traditions and blends precise digital design with elements of chance and incident. Her process contrasts the definitive control offered by digital modes of making, with natural materials and the heritage of crafts. Using laser cutting and 3D milling processes, Isobel combines modern technology with traditional techniques. This approach reimagines the language of textiles, as she celebrates the inherent qualities and transformative possibilities of her chosen mediums.
