Isabella Ducrot

Isabella Ducrot’s Tendernesses series is a combination of traditional textile art, elements of modernist abstraction and contemporary themes of intimacy with their cultural continuity. Ducrot’s work not only celebrates the materiality and aesthetic richness of fabrics, but also positions the artist within a contemporary context that highlights the re-evaluation of traditional methods of image making. This revival blurs the boundaries between fine art and craft, acknowledging the artistic value of techniques historically considered decorative or utilitarian. Ducrot’s work, with its emphasis on fabric, weaves into this narrative, celebrating the beauty and complexity of textile traditions.

Engaging with themes of memory, time and cultural identity, the works carry the weight of their material histories, resonating with a sense of continuity and constant change. This synthesis creates a dialogue between the past and the present, reflecting the artist's tendency to draw from diverse cultural sources.

While modernist tradition often sought to break with the past, Ducrot’s approach is more integrative. She does not reject traditional forms and techniques but rather recontextualizes them within a contemporary framework. Her works often reflect dialogues between the past and the present, combining historical references with modern sensibilities. Ducrot emphasizes the tactile and visual properties of her materials, inviting viewers to appreciate their texture, color, and composition in new ways.