Isabella Ducrot is known for her devoted use of woven cloth as the foundational material of her paintings. Her primary source of inspiration lies in the fabric’s weft, which she brings to light by gently stretching materials such as linen, silk, and wool. This subtle intervention renders the weave visible, revealing the original architecture of the textile—an interlacing of threads and voids that exposes both structure and fragility.
Ducrot’s work not only celebrates the material and aesthetic richness of fabric but also situates textile-based practices firmly within a contemporary artistic discourse. By re-evaluating traditional modes of image-making, Ducrot blurs the boundaries between fine art and craft, affirming the artistic value of techniques historically regarded as decorative or utilitarian. Through her sustained engagement with fabric, Ducrot contributes to a broader narrative that honors the beauty, complexity, and enduring relevance of textile traditions. Her works often features china ink, pastel, pigments on Japanese paper
Happiness for me is being seated around a table with one friend, with more friends, with family... cups of tea, teapots, pots. – Isabella Ducrot
