Isabel Fletcher is a London based mixed media artist whose work develops out of an expanded approach to textiles. Working with a broad range of found material offcuts, Isabel’s practice takes inspiration from often overlooked and undervalued details in life by working through the chaos of waste. Isabel aims to contradict the perceptions and perceived value of the disregarded in order to encourage a closer observation and appreciation of the world around us. She employs varied processes in working with offcuts, which perform both surface-based and structural interventions, constantly developing and expanding these to suit the materials worked with.
Isabel has collaborated with brands such as Kvadrat, TOAST and Worm London, using textile offcuts as the starting point for further design. She has presented work in both solo and group exhibitions, including the Design Museum’s ‘Waste Age’ (2021) and ‘Eternally Yours’ at Somerset House (2022).
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Isabel has collaborated with brands such as Kvadrat, TOAST and Worm London, using textile offcuts as the starting point for further design. She has presented work in both solo and group exhibitions, including the Design Museum’s ‘Waste Age’ (2021) and ‘Eternally Yours’ at Somerset House (2022).
studio@isabelfletcher.com
@studioisabelfletcher
Working with Isabel Fletcher
In addition to producing in house collections, Isabel Fletcher runs regular workshops, takes commissions from private clients and collaborates with brands. Having worked with fashion brands and architects, as well as material biochemist inventors, Isabel’s approach to design is ever-evolving and adapting.
Examples of work to date include:
- Collaborating with British fashion and lifestyle brand, TOAST on both their ‘Renewal’ and ‘Eternally Yours’ projects.
- Working with architects and private clients to develop bespoke interior textiles.
- Hosting private workshops with Kvadrat for their clients.
- Running regular public workshops including for London Craft Week.
- Taking part in residencies and group exhibitions including the Design Museum’s ‘Waste Age’ (2021).
- Developing buttons from bio resin in collaboration with Chip[s]Board
- Collaborating with choreographers, dancers and videographers to create performance pieces and short films inspired by the Studio’s designs
Isabel Fletcher welcomes the opportunity to collaborate so please get in touch.
Press
Exhibitons & Events
Elle Decoration, July 2021
House and Garden, June 2020
The Earth Issue, February 2020
Brixton Bugle, February 2020
Brixton Bugle, July 2019
Crafts Magazine, May 2019
The Lissomme, April 2019
Brixton Blog, September 2017
Digital Fluidity, May 2017
Brixton Buzz, May 2017
Fashion Capital, May 2017
Dreamingless Magazine, September 2016
Residencies
2022. ArtHouse Jersey. Skipton Big Ideas: Where Waste Meets Design.
2018. Maker With A Mission, Makerversity, Somerset House.
Education
2023. Royal College of Art. MA Textiles.
2016. University of Leeds. BA Fashion Design.
2012. Kingston University. Art Foundation.
House and Garden, June 2020
The Earth Issue, February 2020
Brixton Bugle, February 2020
Brixton Bugle, July 2019
Crafts Magazine, May 2019
The Lissomme, April 2019
Brixton Blog, September 2017
Digital Fluidity, May 2017
Brixton Buzz, May 2017
Fashion Capital, May 2017
Dreamingless Magazine, September 2016
Residencies
2022. ArtHouse Jersey. Skipton Big Ideas: Where Waste Meets Design.
2018. Maker With A Mission, Makerversity, Somerset House.
Education
2023. Royal College of Art. MA Textiles.
2016. University of Leeds. BA Fashion Design.
2012. Kingston University. Art Foundation.
Solo Exhibitions
2020. Offcut Two. Downstairs at The Department Store, London.
2019. Offcut One Textiles. 100% Design, London.
2017. Beneath the Surface Part Two. London Design Festival, Squire & Partners, London.
2017. Beneath the Surface. Animali Domestici, London.
Group Exhibitions
2022. Skipton Big Ideas: Where Waste Meets Design. ArtHouse Jersey.
2022. Eternally Yours x TOAST. Somerset House, London.
2021. Waste Age. What Can Design Do? Design Museum, London.
2019. Progress to Process: Interwoven. Refashioning the future of textiles. Makerversity, Somerset House, London.
2018. Transparency in Fashion: From Fibre to Garment. Benk + Bo, London.
2018. Material Explorations: Waste Streams Talk. Makerversity, Somerset House, London.
2018. Material Explorations: Waste Streams, Makerversity, Somerset House, London.
2018. Collaborative Art & Making at The Department Store, London Craft Week, Squire and Partners, London.
2017. Drawing a Line Under Torture, Freedom From Torture, London.
2020. Offcut Two. Downstairs at The Department Store, London.
2019. Offcut One Textiles. 100% Design, London.
2017. Beneath the Surface Part Two. London Design Festival, Squire & Partners, London.
2017. Beneath the Surface. Animali Domestici, London.
Group Exhibitions
2022. Skipton Big Ideas: Where Waste Meets Design. ArtHouse Jersey.
2022. Eternally Yours x TOAST. Somerset House, London.
2021. Waste Age. What Can Design Do? Design Museum, London.
2019. Progress to Process: Interwoven. Refashioning the future of textiles. Makerversity, Somerset House, London.
2018. Transparency in Fashion: From Fibre to Garment. Benk + Bo, London.
2018. Material Explorations: Waste Streams Talk. Makerversity, Somerset House, London.
2018. Material Explorations: Waste Streams, Makerversity, Somerset House, London.
2018. Collaborative Art & Making at The Department Store, London Craft Week, Squire and Partners, London.
2017. Drawing a Line Under Torture, Freedom From Torture, London.