This House presents an exhibition of paintings and sculpture by our Winter artist-in-residence Isabelle Carr. 

In Dorset where Isabelle grew up, flint is commonly found in the fields, surfacing and resettling with the cycles of the land.

‘FLINT’ explores the stone as both substance and structure, tracing its formation from the fossilised remains of Cretaceous sponges through long processes of decay, seepage and replacement. The work draws parallels between flint’s cellular formations and contemporary systems of circulation - conduits, pathways, and channels that similarly guide movement.

In this work tensions between surface and depth emerge through layered, partially obscured, and clustered forms, reflecting how the stone records accumulation, pressure, and continual transformation within the landscape.

Artist Biography

Isabelle Carr (b.1997) is an artist from Dorset. She studied Fine Art at Falmouth University and has lived and worked in London, Chengdu, and more recently moved back to Dorset where this new work was conceived. 

Handpicked by Saatchi Art’s Chief Curator as one of their ‘Rising Stars’ Isabelle’s work is sought after for its confident use of colour, space and abstraction whilst maintaining nuanced themes related to her unique observations of the rituals in landscapes and the organic forms.

Carr’s paintings experiment with minimal compositions, layering refined silhouettes and repeating symbols in muted tones. This technique creates a sense of depth and intrigue within her artworks. 

Isabelle came to This House in November as our Winter artist-in-residence to complete the final parts of this new collection.