Claudy Jongstra

est. 2001 Based in Netherlands

Drenthe Heath sheep’s wool and botanical dye plants grown on her biodynamic farm in Friesland, The Netherlands are transformed into powerful, lyrical compositions through her innovative application of wool felting and plant-based dyeing. At the heart of her work is a commitment to ecological justice, regenerative agriculture, and material integrity.

Claudy Jongstra is a Dutch artist celebrated for her woolen artworks that draw from a multifaceted approach, uniting artistry and ecological stewardship.

Transferring traditional craft techniques and knowledge to younger generations and collaborating with architects, designers, artisans, farmers, and fellow artists, are essential to Jongstra’s holistic vision of respect for people and planet.

Since establishing her atelier in 2001, Jongstra has brought the intelligence of wool and the beauty of biodiversity into diverse cultural, academic, public, and residential spaces around the world with her vibrant, expressive artworks.

“I have a lot of respect for traditional techniques, in textiles but also in clothing, architecture, ceramics, food – embodied skills and knowledge that have been passed down over generations through rituals and community sharing. My work draws on ancient techniques like felting, spinning, carding, and plant-based dyeing, transforming them into a contemporary language meant to continue to be shared.”

Claudy Jongstra

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