Biography

 

Sofie Aaldering (1998) is a Dutch design textile artist based in Arnhem, The Netherlands. She graduated from the University of the Arts Utrecht with honors in 2021. ELLE Decoration featured Sofie on the frontcover as one of the artists to watch in 2024.

Exploring materials

Transforming materials such as tulle and mesh are the basis of her designs. By exploring, changing and using them in unconventional ways Sofie creates art pieces that spark curiosity. Her three-dimensional work makes the viewer question the material and invites to take a closer look at the vibrant, sculptural work. All pieces are made by hand using a labor-intensive technique that is distinctive to Sofies designs. Her work is regularly exhibited in galleries worldwide. In 2023 she collaborated with Dior on a custom art piece.
 

Awards

  • Interieurtalent 2024, De Interieur Club Awards

 

Exhibitions

  • 2024 PAN Amsterdam

  • 2024 Dutch design week, Tangible Intangible NL

  • 2024 PAD London

  • 2024 SOFT! Textile Art

  • 2024 Object Rotterdam, HAKA gebouw Rotterdam NL

  • 2024 Modefabriek, Trendforum at View NL

  • 2023 Dutch design week, curiosity set things in motion, Messmerzing NL

  • 2023 Project for a commissioned artwork for Dior
  • 2023 Milan design week

  • 2022 Milan design week at Isola

  • 2021 Dutch design week at Isola talents factory NL

  • 2021 Gradution show HKU NL

  • 2020 Nijntje 65 years, Centraal museum Utrecht NL

  • 2020 Somewhere between desperate and divine, at Ag Utrecht NL

Works
Exhibitions
Art Fairs