Isobel Rayson

Isobel Rayson works from a small studio in rural New South Wales, Australia. Her practice is diverse and driven by process-based methodologies. She predominantly creates abstract woodblock carvings based on recollections of her daily observations.

Isobel often draws inspiration from her rural landscape, discovering accidental and intentional marks and patterns found in her surroundings. These observations make their way on to the canvas of the woodblock abstracted through their size, simplified form and repetition.

My work is often about recording details of a particular moment in time as I attempt to capture my ephemeral presence and ultimately create a sense of belonging. By focussing my attention on micro details, I can escape into a simplified world of line, form and texture. I find the process of repetitive carving to be a meditative experience and I enjoy getting lost in this process of mark making.

Isobel graduated from the Australian National University with a Bachelor of Visual Arts receiving First Class Honours in 2014. She has exhibited widely across Australia and is currently represented by .M Contemporary Gallery, Sydney and Boom Gallery, Geelong.

In April 2019, Isobel participated in her first international arts residency and exhibition at The Ou Gallery on Vancouver Island, Canada.