29. 29AR ISABELLE DE BORCHGRAVE(1946-2024) Notebook, 2024 Signed and dated Acrylic and gouache on folded paper 62 x 86 cm Pleating is a veritable trademark and determines most of Isabelle de Borchgrave's pictorial and sculptural work. Inspired by the pleated fabric of Mariano Fortuny (1871-1949, textile designer), synonymous with elegance, luxury and sensuality in the early 1900s, Isabelle de Borchgrave's series of pleated works seizes on the codes of this technique and creates anamorphs on flat paper to reveal a result modified by the puckering of the paper. In this relatively recent painting, we can see a search for abstraction in the drawing, in order to retain the contrast of the colours alone. Notebook refers to the many sketchbooks that have accompanied his work throughout his career. These notebooks bear witness to his creative process and the evolution of his style over the years. They contain sketches, annotations and inspirations that have fuelled his artistic work, from graphic research to technical experimentation. Each page reveals a part of his world, his travels and his encounters. Exhibition Isabelle de Borchgrave Studio, Brussels, Belgium - Colours, 2024