I am a Paper Artist and Illustrator with a focus on Altered Books. I use book pages to bring my passion for stories into a 3-dimensional realm, and speak to aspects of human nature and internal narrative through symbolism, focusing on themes of escapism, self-reflection, and hope.
Curriculum Vitae
Isobelle Ouzman
b. 1992, Leeds UK / Based in Bratislava SK
Exhibitions:
Upcoming
2024, May 25 - June 23, “Brings May Flowers” Group Show, Arch Enemy Arts, Philadelphia, USA
Solo
2024, Jan. 16 - Feb. 28, “Hidden in Books”, Kultúrno-Informačné Centrum, Trenčin, Slovakia
2014, Isobelle Ouzman at Oddfellows, Ghost Gallery, Solo Exhibition, Seattle, USA
Group
2024, Jan. 5 - 26, “Gazing Into Infinity”, WOW x WOW Gallery, Online Group Exhibition, United Kingdom
2017, “Envision” Studio 7, Group Exhibition, Seattle, USA
2015, “Tales Untold” with artist Kindra Nikole, Urban Light Studios, Duo Exhibition, Seattle, USA
2010, SOTA show, Tacoma Public Library, Group Exhibition, Tacoma, USA
Select Publications & Features:
2024, Enchanted Living Magazine, Book Lovers Issue, printed publication
2024, Hidden in Books exhibition, Trencin.sk
2023, Creative Pulse Podcast, Ep. 92, Podcast
2023, Orion Magazine, May Issue, printed publication
2023, World Literature Today, May Issue, printed publication
2023, Selection Blog, Büchern neues Leben schenken, online feature
2023, Colossal, Fairytale Scenes Nestle Between the Covers of Isobelle Ouzman’s Altered Books, online feature
2023, Unseen Sketchbooks, Interview with Isobelle Ouzman, Interview
2023, Atlas Obscura, Enchanting Illustrations Carved From Old Books
2017, Rosa JH Berland, The Carved Books of Isobelle Ouzman, Interview
2015, Hi-Fructose, Isobelle Ouzman’s “Altered Books” Series Turns Literature Into Sculpture
2015, Ignant, Intricate 3D Sculptures Made From Books by Isobelle Ouzman, online feature
2015, My Modern Met, Beautiful 3D Illustrations Breathe New Life Into Discarded Books, online feature
Related Experience:
2023, Simon & Schuster, Book Cover Art, “The Whisperwicks - The Labyrinth of Lost & Found” by Jordan Lees
2010, Tacoma Art Museum, Intern, Art Education & Exhibitions, USA
2009, Tacoma Art Museum, Intern, Volunteer Coordinator & Education Assistant, USA
Collections:
Private Collection, “Trust” 2024, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “The Interval” 2024, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Soar” 2024, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “What If, II” 2024, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Tribute to a Full Moon” 2024, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Passage” 2023, Altered Book, Switzerland
Private Collection, “What If, I” 2023, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “In Between” 2023, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Night Owl” 2023, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Immateriality” 2023, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Messenger” 2023, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Constellation” 2023, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “The Chase” 2023, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Serene” 2023, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Wild” 2023, Altered Book, Canada
Private Collection, Commission 2023, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Home” 2022, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “The Stag” 2022, Altered Book, Germany
Private Collection, “The Magpie” 2022, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “The Owl” 2022, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “The Fox” 2022, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “The Hare” 2022, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, Commission 2022, Altered Book, UK
Private Collection, “Journey Home” 2022, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Morning Dew” 2022, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, Commission 2022, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, Commission 2022, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, Commission 2022, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Looking Ahead” 2022, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Hidden Garden” 2022, Altered Book, UK
Private Collection, Commission 2022, Altered Book, Australia
Private Collection, “Magpie Next” 2022, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Fundraiser for UA”, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, Commission 2022, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, Commission 2022, Altered Book, Canada
Private Collection, Commission 2022, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, Commission 2022, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Within Reach” 2021, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Finding My Way” 2021, Altered Book, UK
Private Collection, “Old Tales” 2021, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Continuation” 2021, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Morning Raven” 2020, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Rabbit” 2020, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Stag” 2019, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Ghosts” 2018, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Barn Owl” 2018, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Night Fox” 2018, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “Owl Entwined” 2018, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, Commission 2017, Altered Book, UK
Private Collection, “Munin” 2016, Altered Book, Sweden
Private Collection, “Fenrir” 2016, Altered Book, Sweden
Private Collection, “In The Woods” 2016, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, “In The Woods II” 2016, Altered Book, Malaysia
Private Collection, Commission 2016, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, Commission 2015, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, Commission 2015, Altered Book, UK
Private Collection, Commission 2015, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, Commission 2014, Altered Book, Australia
Private Collection, “Bird” 2014, Altered Book, Australia
Private Collection, Commission 2014, Altered Book, USA
Private Collection, Commission 2014, Altered Book, Lebanon
Private Collection, “Reaching” 2014, Altered Book, UK