Jules Vissers

In her Atelier Taftique in Florence, Italy, Jules (born in the Netherlands) creates unique textile artworks, characterized by their three-dimensionality and the application of various techniques, both traditional and innovative. She combines hand-tufting with embroidery, punch needle, felting, weaving, tatting and crochet. Her artworks are made with high-quality Italian yarns, using natural as well as recycled fibres, and are inspired by nature, art and architecture.
Jules graduated Cum Laude in Art Textiles in 2020, after which she founded her atelier, fulfilling a life-long dream to start an artistic career. In her work Jules tries to express movement - and thus life - through the interaction of colour, form and texture. The fragility of life is a recurring theme in her work. Fragility not intended as a negative aspect but as the magic of our and nature's existence, a core element that demands respect.

Accademia di Belle Arti (Art Academy) Florence, Master in Art Textiles

1996-1997 Master of Arts in ‘Legal and Political Theory’ at UCL London, UK
1992-1996 Master Degree (cum laude) in European Studies at University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands
1991-1993 Primary Degree in Italian Language and Literature at University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Awards
2024
Finalist LVMH Prize ‘Maestri d’Eccellenza’, 17 September, Milano Italy

Winner European Textile & Craft Award for Textile Art, European Textile
Academy Bolzano, Italy – 12.1.2024

2023
Lorenzo il Magnifico Prize – special Commendation from the President,
Florence Biennale, Florence Italy, October 2023

2022
Tamara de Lempicka Art Award - 2nd place Tamara de Lempicka Estate
- Scuola Grande S.Teodoro Venezia Italy 28 May 2022

International Art Critics Award Biennale Chianciano - Int. Confederation
of Art Critics Chianciano Terme Italy , August 2022

Nominee for Isola Design Awards, Milano Italy, November 2022

2021
Lorenzo il Magnifico Prize - 4th place category textile art Florence Biennale
Florence Italy, October 2021