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Jasmine Isherwood
Bachelor of Interior Design
Jasmine is passionate about the arts and its transformative impact on individuals and communities. With a background in visual arts and music, she uses these influences to enhance her design work, focusing on the human experience in space. Inspired by the storytelling potential of environments, she creates immersive spaces that resonate with diverse audiences. Her work, including a mural for a rural Cambodian school, highlights art’s role in building community. Jasmine combines creativity and technical skill to design inclusive spaces that promote connection, introspection, and authenticity.
RITUAL
RITUAL is a project intending to address religious and cultural ‘othering’ in the Hills Shire and Blacktown City areas. Comfort and the common practice of water rituals and cleansing are incentives to bring the community together. Building connections through shared experiences of bathing and vulnerability will foster a safer and more inclusive environment for diversity.
Gully
This exhibition design draws inspiration from crown shyness, where tree canopies form intricate gaps, creating a delicate interplay of light and space. Designed for Australian artist Janet Laurence, the concept celebrates connection through subtle separation.
At the core of the project was mycelium, chosen for its sustainability, rapid growth, and compostability. Sculpted into modular forms, it echoed the fragmented yet harmonious patterns of tree crowns while embodying themes of growth and renewal.
The installation balanced density and openness, inviting visitors to navigate the space like a forest. By integrating ecological materials and biomimetic design, the project honored both the artist’s vision and the natural world, offering an immersive reminder of the potential for harmony between creativity and sustainability.
The Arborist
Inspired by the Kurrajong Tree—a symbol of resilience, connection, and sustenance—The Arborist is a community space where people come together to eat, create, and share. Like the tree’s roots, trunk, and foliage, it blends three key elements: a restaurant, an art studio, and an exhibition space.
The restaurant offers fresh, locally-sourced cuisine, celebrating the joy of gathering and nourishment. The art studio invites creativity, providing workshops and collaborative opportunities for all skill levels. The exhibition space showcases diverse voices, featuring works from emerging and established artists.
Under the metaphorical shade of the Kurrajong Tree, this venue is more than a place to dine or create—it’s a hub for connection and inspiration. Whether sharing a meal, making art, or admiring exhibitions, The Arborist fosters a sense of belonging while honouring community, culture, and creativity.
