Jacqueline Nieuwendijk

In her works she likes to process prints from sheets, fragments from books, strips of wallpaper, prints and fabrics from old clothing. The thrift shops, second hand websites, old barns and attics provide her with endless inspiration to create new things which results in giving the discarded a new destination.

Jacqueline Nieuwendijk was born in Amsterdam (1964). During her education as a fashion designer in Amsterdam she developed a preference for incorporating existing fabrics into refined new clothing. Working with fabrics challenged her to use it in different ways, for example in combination with paper and paint. Sometimes surprisingly innovative pieces were created.

“Every time I start a new project, I start to feel all sorts of things. Everything starts flowing, bubbling and all I want to do is create!”

After a workshop in mixed techniques she discovered she absolutely loved working this way. She finds that with this technique her creativity flows. For Jacqueline, every piece of paper or fabric has its own personality and character. It is like a brushstroke waiting to be placed in the right place. She finds it a challenge to transform ordinary materials into unusual pieces of art that draw your attention from far and surprise you from up close.

In her works she likes to process prints from sheets, fragments from books, strips of wallpaper, prints and fabrics from old clothing. The thrift shops, second hand websites, old barns and attics provide her with endless inspiration to create new things. This results in giving the discarded a new destination.