In 2022, I graduated cum laude from the KABK (Royal Academy of Art The Hague) as a textile designer. I am inspired by the challenges my generation is facing, such as climate change and aim to include this in my art. Specifically, my art is focused on recycling, upcycling and sustainability; so I mainly use everyday materials that are often overlooked. Materials that would otherwise end up in the trash, have now been given a new purpose through art. Having lived in the largest female student house in the Netherlands (with 36 girls), has led me to conduct research on various materials, ecosystems, and waste on acontinue basis. Such as trash bags, dryer fluff, clothing items, plastic grocery bags and more.


After my graduation I established my own atelier in Amsterdam, which has provided me with a dynamic environment to further develop my artistic vision alongside fellow creatives. For one of my latest project, I drew inspiration from an antique butterfly cabinet housed at the Naturalis museum. This cabinet was historically utilized for the preservation of butterflies, with each drawer containing samples of various species. The drawers serve as the frames for the artworks, with each piece intimately connected to the butterfly species preserved within its respective drawer. Conducting thorough research into these diverse butterflies, I found inspiration in their intricate patterns, vibrant colors, and magnificent shapes. Each art piece portrays the unique allure of the butterfly.


In my creative process, I incorporated a variety of recycled materials, including lint from the dryer, leftover yarn scraps, dog hair, food packaging materials, reused fabrics, bracelets from art festivals and more. These materials allowed for sustainable practices but also added an element of depth to my works. This piece transitioned garbage to art, connecting senses with sustainability.

Curriculum Vitae


2019 - Present
Working Assistant
Joana Schneider

  • Assisting in various capacities within the art and design domain.


2023 - Present
Working Assistant
Laurence Aegerter

  • Providing support in various artistic and design projects.


2024 (Upcoming)

  • Exhibitor, Big Art, Slotervaart Ziekenhuis
  • Exhibitor, Dutch Design Week (DDW) at De Kazerne


2024

  • Publication, Hardhoofd.com
  • Exhibitor, RCL Design Interieur, Dutch Design Week, Eindhoven
  • Publication, Collator Magazine
  • Artist Talk & Workshop, House of Arts and Crafts
  • Group Exhibition, GROEN, K38 Art Center
  • Exhibitor, Milan Design Week, Isola
  • Exhibitor, Kunst RAI Amsterdam, Frank Welkenhysen Galerie
  • Publication, Fashion Room Bookstore
  • Artist Talk, Vila Romana, Florence
  • Residency, SOPRA SOTTO, Tuscany (3 weeks) – Topic: Senses and Sustainability
  • Exhibitor, Kleinste Gallerietje, De Hallen, Amsterdam (6 months)
  • Exhibitor, Object Rotterdam
  • Publication, Straatkrant Z




2023

  • Publication, Meubel + Interieur
  • Designer, Time-out – Designed a coat for a theater show
  • Presentation, Elle Decoration ETC Design Center
  • Recap Exhibition, Mad Art Galleries
  • Exhibitor, Big Art Bijlmer Bajes
  • Exhibitor, Qkunst, Province House, South-Holland
  • Exhibitor, Art Noord V, Galerie Frank Welkenhuysen
  • Exhibitor, Art & Luxury Fair, Hotel Huis ter Duin
  • Duo Exhibition, Mad Art Galleries with Benjamin Nyari
  • Curated Selection, Young Design, The New Institute, Rotterdam
  • Exhibitor, Object Rotterdam
  • Exhibition & Performance, Soesoe Art for Students


2022

  • Exhibition, ETZ Hospital, Tilburg – Commissioned Work
  • Exhibitor, Dutch Design Week, Eindhoven at Piet Hein Eek
  • Exhibitor, Glue Amsterdam, VIVA Fabrics
  • Graduation Show 2022
  • Exhibition, Exposed, Amare, The Hague
  • Graduated Cum Laude, Royal Academy of Art (KABK), The Hague


2020

  • Intern, Textiel Museum, Tilburg – Weaving Department; Collaborated on a significant project with Studio Drift
  • Masterclass, Hella Jongerius
  • Masterclass, Claudy Jongstra


Education

  • Royal Academy of Art (KABK), The Hague – Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Design (Graduated Cum Laude) 2018-2022
  • Von Erlenbach Kunstschule, Berlin – Portfolio Training 2017-2018
  • Rudolf Steiner College, Haarlem – VWO Diploma 2011-2017


Languages

  • Dutch (Fluent)
  • English (Fluent)
  • German (Basic)


References
Available upon request.