Abstract painter Isabel Turban grew up traveling between neighboring countries Uruguay and Argentina for much of her life, so much so that the experience nestled itself into each aspect of her art. By first transferring images of maps onto canvas or paper, then applying layers of acrylic and charcoal in gestural strokes, Turban creates detailed images that invite viewers to examine closely and reflect on their own personal histories and travels.
Turban majored in Industrial Design at Centro de Diseño Industrial in Montevideo, Uruguay, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1996. Post-graduation, Turban became active in the local art community and worked alongside fellow Uruguayan artist Carlos Paez Vilaro who ran a well-known atelier, Casapueblo, in Punta del Este. No stranger to travel, Turban decided to move to New York City around 2001 when she enrolled in the Art Students League — an independent art school offering atelier-style studio classes that cover a wide range of artistic mediums.
The Art Students League does not set a curriculum for its instructors and is a place that affords students the opportunity to decide their own path. This structure has appealed to legions of artists over time, and while there, Turban studied with painter Charles Hinman, illustrator Jack Faragasso and installation artist Mariano Del Rosario.
The maps Turban uses in her work owe to travels she has taken and evoke specific cultural experiences for the artist. The Art Students League awarded Turban the Merit Scholarship, the Donn Russell Grant and the Red Dot Distinction.
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Contemporary Pastel Abstract Mixed Media by Isabel Turban II
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán layers paintings with transfers, acrylic, charcoal, and other mixed media onto canvas or paper. Her abstract paintings manifest memory, cultural experience, and politi...
Mixed Media
Abstract Mixed Media Map Composition in Blue Tones on Paper Artwork
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán Untitled, 2017 Mixed media on paper 32h x 24.50w in 81.28h x 62.23w cm
Paper, Mixed Media
Contemporary Pastel Abstract Mixed Media by Isabel Turban I
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán layers paintings with transfers, acrylic, charcoal, and other mixed media onto canvas or paper. Her abstract paintings manifest memory, cultural experience, and politi...
Mixed Media
$9,100
Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media Painting in Blue Ochre & Charcoal Tones Large
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán Untitled , 2017 Acrylic on canvas 48 x 54 in (121.92h x 137.16w cm)
Canvas, Acrylic
Contemporary Mixed Media Abstract with Pastels, Blues and Linear Motion
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán layers paintings with transfers, acrylic, charcoal, and other mixed media onto canvas or paper. Her abstract paintings manifest memory, cultural experience, and politi...
Mixed Media, Acrylic
$5,300
Large Abstract Mixed Media Map Composition in Blue and Green with Layered Lines
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán Untitled , 2016 Mixed media on canvas 50 x 42 in (127h x 106.68w cm)
Canvas, Acrylic
$2,600
Abstract Mixed Media IIDyptique Panel with Charcoal Blue and Gold Linear Mapping
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán Untitled , 2017 Mixed media on canvas 30 x 24 in (76.2h x 60.96w cm)
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Isabel Turban Mixed Media Abstract Painting in Soft Pink and Olive Green
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán layers paintings with transfers, acrylic, charcoal, and other mixed media onto canvas or paper. Her abstract paintings manifest memory, cultural experience, and politi...
Mixed Media, Acrylic
Contemporary Yellow Green Abstract Mixed Media Painting by Isabel Turban
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán layers paintings with transfers, acrylic, charcoal, and other mixed media onto canvas or paper. Her abstract paintings manifest memory, cultural experience, and politi...
Mixed Media
Isabel Turban Mixed Media Abstract Painting in Neutral and Charcoal Tones
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán layers paintings with transfers, acrylic, charcoal, and other mixed media onto canvas or paper. Her abstract paintings manifest memory, cultural experience, and politic...
Acrylic, Mixed Media
$700
Isabel Turban Abstract Mixed Media Map Composition in Ochre and Charcoal Tones
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Throughout Isabel Turban work process, collected maps gathered from various travels are the most significant material as they fuel inspiration for the work.
Mixed Media, Acrylic
$5,600
Isabel Turban Mixed Media Abstract Painting in Green with Expressive Layers
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Mixed Media on canvas 40 x 40 in Unstretched Isabel Turbán layers paintings with transfers, acrylic, charcoal, and other mixed media onto canvas or paper. Her abstract paintings ma...
Acrylic, Mixed Media
$2,500
Contemporary Mixed Media Abstract Painting in Red, Ochre, and Neutral Tones
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán layers paintings with transfers, acrylic, charcoal, and other mixed media onto canvas or paper. Her abstract paintings manifest memory, cultural experience, and politic...
Acrylic
Isabel Turban Mixed Media Abstract Painting in Soft Blue and Neutral Tones
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán layers paintings with transfers, acrylic, charcoal, and other mixed media onto canvas or paper. Her abstract paintings manifest memory, cultural experience, and politic...
Acrylic
Abstract Mixed Media Map Composition in Ochre and Violet Tones on Paper
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
mixed media on paper
Mixed Media
Isabel Turban Abstract Mixed Media with Charcoal Blue and Linear Depth
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Throughout Isabel Turban work process, collected maps gathered from various travels are the most significant material as they fuel inspiration for the work.
Mixed Media
$2,700
Abstract Mixed Media Painting in Blue and Red with Expressive Gestural Lines
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán Untitled, 2017 Mixed media on canvas 30h x 24w in 76.20h x 60.96w cm
Canvas, Mixed Media
Isabel Turban Abstract Mixed Media Painting in Charcoal Blue & Soft Pastel Tones
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán layers paintings with transfers, acrylic, charcoal, and other mixed media onto canvas or paper. Her abstract paintings manifest memory, cultural experience, and politi...
Mixed Media, Acrylic
Contemporary Pastel Abstract Mixed Media Diptych by Isabel Turban
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán layers paintings with transfers, acrylic, charcoal, and other mixed media onto canvas or paper. Her abstract paintings manifest memory, cultural experience, and politi...
Mixed Media
Contemporary Blue Yellow Abstract Mixed Media Painting by Isabel Turban
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán layers paintings with transfers, acrylic, charcoal, and other mixed media onto canvas or paper. Her abstract paintings manifest memory, cultural experience, and politi...
Mixed Media
Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media Painting in Gold and Charcoal - Isabel Turban
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán layers paintings with transfers, acrylic, charcoal, and other mixed media onto canvas or paper. Her abstract paintings manifest memory, cultural experience, and politic...
Mixed Media, Acrylic
Contemporary Blue Orange Abstract Mixed Media Painting by Isabel Turban
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán layers paintings with transfers, acrylic, charcoal, and other mixed media onto canvas or paper. Her abstract paintings manifest memory, cultural experience, and politi...
Mixed Media, Acrylic
Isabel Turban Mixed Media Abstract in Black and Ochre for Modern Interiors
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán layers paintings with transfers, acrylic, charcoal, and other mixed media onto canvas or paper. Her abstract paintings manifest memory, cultural experience, and politi...
Mixed Media, Acrylic
Isabel Turban Mixed Media Abstract Painting in Blue and Coral Tones
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Throughout Isabel Turban work process, collected maps gathered from various travels are the most significant material as they fuel inspiration for the work.
Mixed Media
$2,600
Abstract Map I Diptych Mixed Media on Canvas with Urban Lines in Charcoal Tones
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán Untitled , 2017 Mixed media on canvas 30 x 24 in (76.2h x 60.96w cm)
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
$1,500
Abstract Map Mixed Media on Canvas in Blue Blush Ochre with Graphic Lines Series
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán Recreo, 2016 Mixed media on paper 15 x 22 in (38.1h x 55.88w cm)
Paper, Charcoal, Acrylic
Abstract Mixed Media Map Study in Grey, Ochre, and Black Contemporary Art
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán Untitled , 2017 Mixed media on paper 30 x 22 in (76.2h x 55.88w cm)
Paper, Charcoal, Acrylic
$2,100
Abstract Mixed Media Map Composition in Black, Ochre, and Charcoal Tones Modern
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán Untitled , 2017 Mixed media on paper 30 x 22 in (76.2h x 55.88w cm)
Paper, Charcoal, Acrylic
$19,200
H 36 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
"Symphony" - Stunning Dynamic Abstract Expressionist Painting in Cool Palette
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
Masri Hayssam (Lebanese, Italian, born 1965) "Symphony" 2019 Oil Paint, Acrylic Paint, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom left and the back of the paint...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$3,950
H 72 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
"Surprise" (FRAMED) Abstract Painting 72 x 48 inch by Yoram Katz
Located in Culver City, CA
"Surprise" (FRAMED) Abstract Painting 72 x 48 inch by Yoram Katz Medium: Acrylic and Enamel on Canvas Size framed: 73 x 49 in ABOUT THE ARTIST: Born in Israel. Graduated from the...
Enamel
$3,525
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 2.25 in
Abstract Nature Painting on Canvas, Framed. Acrylic, Ink. Greens, Blues, Peach
By Alex K. Mason
Located in Versailles, KY
Abstract Nature Painting Alex K. Mason "Lush Green Spring". Acrylic, Ink on Canvas in white washed frame, 31.5"H x 25.5"W x 2.25"D, Greens, Blues, peach, orange, yellow, grey, whites...
Canvas, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache
$24,000
H 60 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
"Challenge 16" - Energetic Abstract Expressionist in Blue, Red, Black, and White
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
Masri Hayssam (Lebanese, born 1965) "Challenge 16" 2019 Oil paint, Acrylic paint, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the bottom right and the back of the painting....
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 30 in
Spring Light, Abstract Acrylic Painting, Colorful Landscape, 30x30 Inches
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
I intuitively paint each of my paintings based on my mood of the day or at that moment. I never know what I am going to create until I see the end result. Sometimes it is a colorful,...
Canvas, Acrylic
$15,200
H 40 in W 50 in D 1.5 in
"Love for Meadow VII" - Colorful Rainbow Textured Impasto Contemporary Abstract
By Sveta Hessler
Located in Carmel, CA
Sveta Hessler (Russian, born 1973) "Love for Meadow VII" 2025 Acrylic paint, Gel, Mixed Media, Canvas, Stretcher Bars The artist signed the back of the painting. The artist notes th...
Canvas, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars, Mixed Media
$950
H 28 in W 42 in
Marine Spectrum, Mixed Media Seascape, Art Brut Style on Paper, Light Tones
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series by Enric Servera explores the relationship of humans to salt and seawater. The intention of these works is to submerge us into the sea, a salty treasure that surrounds us...
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor
$821Sale Price|20% Off
H 54 in W 8 in D 1.5 in
"Song of Spring", Perfect for entryway, narrow wall, or gallery-style hanging!
By Michelle Thomas Artist
Located in Woodstock, GA
“Song of Spring” – Textured Vertical Abstract Painting with Natural Renewal by Michelle Thomas. “Song of Spring” is a lively original abstract expressionist painting that captures t...
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic
$9,100Sale Price|30% Off
H 50.5 in W 63.5 in D 1.5 in
"Friendship Garden" by L. A. Spowart - Vibrant and Pastel Tone Large Abstract
Located in Carmel, CA
Lesley Anne Spowart (American, born 1957) "Friendship Garden" 2021 Acrylic Paint, Paper, Mixed Media, Canvas The artist signed the back of the painting. Friendship Garden by Lesley ...
Canvas, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$35,000
H 43.25 in W 52 in D 2.25 in
"Untitled", Malta, Impasto Abstract Mixed Media Painting, Signed & Dated
Located in Yardley, PA
The most significant example of Cremona’s work to come to market in recent memory, this sweeping 1968 abstraction captures the haunting lyricism that defined his mature work. The com...
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
Chinese garden
By Paul Shapiro
Located in LE HAVRE, FR
Paul SHAPIRO (né en 1939) Chinese garden, 1994 Mixed media on paper Size : 73 x 53 cm Framed. Size with frame : 101 x 75 cm Signed lower right Provenance: - Katharina Rich Perlow Gal...
Paper, Mixed Media
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Articulate 5, contemporary abstract, seafoam, tan, white 24x24 inches
By Juanita Bellavance
Located in Cumming, GA
“Articulate 5” 24 x 24 inches is a one-of-a-kind original non-objective abstract painting by Juanita Bellavance. In this spontaneous expressive abstract piece, Juanita created an et...
Canvas, Acrylic
Cuento con Alas
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán layers paintings with transfers, acrylic, charcoal, and other mixed media onto canvas or paper. Her abstract paintings manifest memory, cultural experience, and politi...
Mixed Media
For Years
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Mixed Media on canvas 50 x 40 in Unstretched Isabel Turbán layers paintings with transfers, acrylic, charcoal, and other mixed media onto canvas or paper. Her abstract paintings ma...
Mixed Media
Resilience
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Mixed Media on canvas 48 x 36 in Unstretched Isabel Turbán layers paintings with transfers, acrylic, charcoal, and other mixed media onto canvas or paper. Her abstract paintings ma...
Mixed Media
El Lado Obscuro
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Mixed Media on canvas 50 x 30 in Unstretched Isabel Turbán layers paintings with transfers, acrylic, charcoal, and other mixed media onto canvas or paper. Her abstract paintings ma...
Mixed Media
Retazos
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Mixed Media on canvas 54 x 48 in Unstretched Isabel Turbán layers paintings with transfers, acrylic, charcoal, and other mixed media onto canvas or paper. Her abstract paintings ma...
Mixed Media
Emerging
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán layers paintings with transfers, acrylic, charcoal, and other mixed media onto canvas or paper. Her abstract paintings manifest memory, cultural experience, and politic...
Acrylic
Untitled
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán layers paintings with transfers, acrylic, charcoal, and other mixed media onto canvas or paper. Her abstract paintings manifest memory, cultural experience, and politic...
Acrylic
Chaotic Nature Within
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Throughout Isabel Turban work process, collected maps gathered from various travels are the most significant material as they fuel inspiration for the work.
Mixed Media
Untitled
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán Untitled, 2017 Mixed media on canvas 30h x 24w in 76.20h x 60.96w cm
Canvas, Mixed Media
Untitled
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán Untitled, 2016 Acrylic on canvas 50 x 40 in (127h x 101.6w cm)
Canvas, Acrylic
Untitled
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán Untitled , 2016 Mixed media on canvas 40 x 30 in (101.6h x 76.2w cm)
Canvas, Acrylic
Sold
H 30 in W 22 in
Abstract Mixed Media Map Composition in Black Ochre Charcoal with Linework Art
By Isabel Turban
Located in Miami, FL
Isabel Turbán Untitled , 2016 Mixed media on paper 30 x 22 in (76.2h x 55.88w cm)
Paper, Charcoal, Acrylic