Drawing inspiration from discarded found materials, Isis Smith creates contemporary artworks that explore material history and memory. Her practice is driven by process, featuring visual references which may be perceived as familiar to the viewer. Through abstraction and distortion, compositions are reconfigured that feel both fragmented and emotionally charged. Overlooked sources are transformed into her own visual language, adding a personal narrative to her work. Balancing instinct with emotional considerations, her work invites viewers to see objects that may be seen as ‘valueless’ in a new light.