Joana Schneider

Joana Schneider

Joana Schneider (*1990, Munich, Germany) is a multidisciplinary artist based in the Netherlands, known for her innovative use of textiles and sustainable materials. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague, where she was awarded the prestigious "Keep an Eye Textile and Fashion Award" in 2018, Schneider creates immersive, tactile sculptures and installations that merge natural and fictional realms. Her work explores themes of nature, the human body, and the profound impact of early experiences on perceptions of beauty and youth.

Sustainability and Craftsmanship
Schneider’s artistic practice is deeply rooted in sustainability. She uses discarded ropes from the fishing industry and recycled viscose threads made from plastic bottles to craft her distinctive three-dimensional works. Her process is heavily inspired by Dutch craftsmanship, employing traditional techniques such as netmaking and roof thatching with reed. These labor-intensive methods pay tribute to local artisans and industries, reflecting her commitment to sustainable practices and material-based exploration.

Innovative Use of Materials
Schneider’s intuitive working process merges playful experimentation with her deep love for textile crafts. Her unique approach to combining everyday, recycled materials into vibrant, sculptural works makes her practice a testament to the transformative potential of sustainable design.

Her work has been exhibited internationally and is part of esteemed museum collections, demonstrating her growing influence in contemporary art and design.

Education

• Royal Academy of Art, The Hague (KABK) – Bachelor’s degree, Textile
  Awarded the "Keep an Eye Textile & Fashion Award"

Collections

• Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam
• Stedelijk Museum Schiedam
• Museum Jan, Amstelveen
• Museum CODA, Apeldoorn
• TextielMuseum, Tilburg
• Textile Museum, Tilburg
• Groningen Museum
• Landverhuizersmuseum, Rotterdam
• Museum Aalborg, Denmark
• De Domijnen, Sittard
• Fondazione D'Arc, Italy
• Lakeside Collection (Private compartment in Depot Boijmans van Beuningen Museum, Rotterdam)

• ASR
• Deloitte
• Blue Knowledge Art Collection
• Meijers Assurantiën
• DELA

On Now

• Museum Jan, Amstelveen
• CODA Museum, Apeldoorn