SJOEKIE (shoo - kee) is the alias of Sanne Vermij (she/they) , a designer and artist, currently based between Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Molise, Italy. Their practice intersects costume design, fashion design and textiles.
Taught by their grandmother, they grew up learning how to sew, knit, crochet and much more. SJOEKIE is a self-taught artist.
SJOEKIE's practice is intertwined with notions and questions surrounding ecological sustainability, class access and queer culture. These three themes form the tapestry of their work.
They work with second hand garments, fabrics and materials. Inspired by the history of the material and texture of the fabric, they imagine what they're going to create with it.
SJOEKIE has also worked as a producer in performing arts, in fields including: music, art education, museums, film, documentary and theatre.
