Isobel Napier

Isobel Napier

British Paper Artist

Isobel is a London based artist working in paper and wood. Her practice is influenced by the craftsmanship of textile traditions, and blends precise digital design with elements of chance and incident.

Using laser cutting and 3D milling processes Isobel blends traditional craft techniques with modern technology, reimagining the language of textiles through different mediums. By meticulously cutting lines to mimic warp threads, she recreates the intricate patterns, threads and textures of fabric, transforming solid forms into delicate, ephemeral creations. Evoking a sense of fragility and flow, she explores the balance between solidity and transience, tradition and innovation.

"TEXTILES ARE MUTABLE AND NON-PERMANENT. THEY FAVOUR A MORE HUMBLE, ORGANIC BEAUTY THAT IS ROOTED IN IMPERFECTION AND CHANGE."

- Isobel Napier