passionate about weaving, spinning
and everyday textile culture
curiosity navigates me
constantly learning
textile design
micro weave
micro spin
focus on wool
artistic research
tulipa/INDEX
himmelsberge verfilzteträume
textile dramaturgy
we, the flaneuse
weaving concerts
re_member
graduate projects
alles andere als rosa
reduce material waste
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Nicole's work is influenced by her fascination with anthropological, ethnological, sociological, and botanical research, as well as her passion for experimental material studies.
Her main focus is on translating knowledge, emotions, and observations into visually and tactically engaging experiences, primarily through weaving and other textile techniques. The artwork encompasses a range of scales, from small and intricate pieces to larger installations, showcasing both cumulative compositions and unique one-of-a-kind creations. In addition to her artistic pursuits, she offers custom work, assistance, and prototyping for textile solutions:
Whether it's designing textiles for aesthetic purposes or finding technical solutions in woven fabrics, she brings her expertise and creative approach to meet individual needs.
Furthermore, Nicole has valuable experience in teaching, sharing her passion for textiles and nurturing talent through engaging workshops and educational initiatives.
Nicole is currently working and living in Hamburg, Germany.
selected clients & cooperations
Altonaer Museum
Volkshochschule Hamburg
Kunstpioniere PLUS
Design Zentrum Hamburg
K3 - Kampnagel
House of All - HALL 4 Circularity / Open Lab Circular Textiles
Medskin Solutions Dr. Suwelack
HAW Hamburg
Meghna Bhardwaj dancer & researcher
Anna Neubert violonist
Buki Akomolafé fashion designer
Aiko Tezuka fine artist
Annette Guther costume designer
Karo Meta Butzert interior designer
Teresa Hoffmann choreographer & dancer
Svenja Keune designer & researcher
education
MA design
2014 - 2017
HAW Hamburg
BA textile design
2010 - 2014
HAW Hamburg
art history & indology
2009 - 2010
University of Hamburg
awards, nominations, grants & important events
2024
KunstpionierePLUS
2023
volunteering
The Kishkinda Trust, Hampi/Karnataka, India
2022
- Fabricademy Bootcamp
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Fabricademy 22/23,
- programm assingment:
- State of the Art, Biochromes, Biomaterials&
- Implications/Applications
2021
lecture textile design
for BA-students, HAW Hamburg
2019- research work
- in Chiang Mai Thailand
- artist in residence
- Refugium Trafaria, Portugal
artist in residence
Künstlerhäuser Worpswede
- 2018
- artist in residence
- Prisão Paraíso, Trafaria, Portugal
- German Design Award - Newcomer 2019
- nominee
- stART.up
- grant, Claussen-Simon-Stiftung Hamburg
- ‘Ausgezeichnet’ Zentrum für Designforschung Hamburg
- winner
2017
Justus Brinckmann Förderpreis 2017
nominee
2016
research grant
IKAT/eCut, Thailand
2015
Bayerischer Staatspreis für Nachwuchsdesinger 2014
winner
selected exhibitions & events
2024
Beletage Hamburg
Mythos Heimat Auditorium Bucerius Kunst Forum, Hamburg
We, the Flaneuse K3 Kampnagel Hamburg
2023
- Im Süden von der Elbe**
HyCP Veddel Space, Hamburg
- Imagine Transparency Jupiter, Hamburg
2022
Zukunftsstoffe – Innovationen im Textildesign Zentrum für Design Hamburg
Textile Studien des Zufalls Buchhandlung Langenkamp, Lübeck
Feinwerk Schloss Fasanerie, Fulda
2020
RE-MEMEBER - K3 Tanzplan Hamburg
2019
Soft Design Dialog guest contribution and lecture, Chiang Mai, Thailand
M19 Villa Metzler, Frankfurt am Main
Neue Einheit Hamburger Architektur Sommer 2019, Raum LinksRechts, Hamburg
alles andere als rosa Hallo:Festspiele, Kraftwerk Bille, Hamburg
TALENTE 2019 internationale Handwerskmesse 2019, Munich
2017
Messe Kunst und Handwerk, Justus Brinckmann Förderpreis 2017
Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg
alles andere als rosa Xpon-art gallery, Hamburg
2015
Bayerischer Staatspreis für Nachwuchsdesinger 2014
BMW Museum, Munich & Coburger designtage, Coburg