Judith Kuijpers

I see stories where others see discarded materials.

Working under the name WeefWijf, I create sculptural artworks by weaving reclaimed materials into new forms. I am drawn to objects that have already lived a life—materials marked by time, use and memory. Through weaving, I reveal the connections hidden within them, transforming separate elements into a stronger whole.

My autonomous work explores connection, place and the quiet beauty of what is often overlooked. Alongside my studio practice, I create permanent artworks for public spaces throughout the Netherlands, where the same fascination with connection continues on a larger scale.

1994–1998 Pre-vocational Education, Fashion and Clothing VBO, Gouda NL

1998–2001 Vocational Diploma in Activity Coordination
MBO, Gouda NL

2002–2006 Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Academy of Visual Arts (Academie voor Beeldende Vorming), HBO, Tilburg NL

2005–2008
Museum Education & Public Engagement Programme
De Pont Museum of Contemporary Art, Tilburg NL
Trained as a museum guide; developed educational programmes, directed educational films and facilitated guided tours and workshops.

Additional Professional Development
2008 – NBKS Professional Development Programme
2023 – Executive Programme for Aldermen
2025 – Commander Training, Safety Region Midden- en West-Brabant

2024 Zusters in Staal – Public artwork restoration, Tilburg, NL
2024 Zusters Julie Postel – Public artwork, Boxmeer, NL
2024 Fire Woven Wall Sculpture – Private Collection, Canada
2023 Vrouw Muskens – Museum De Looierij, Dongen, NL
2022 Studio 68 – Antwerp, Belgium
2021 Trappistinnen – Public artwork, Berkel-Enschot, NL
2021 MOYA Museum – Oosterhout, NL
2020 Nooit Weer / Nie Wieder – Public artwork, Germany
2020 Benefit for Brabant Park - Tilburg NL
2019 Pakje Kunst – Breda, NL
2017 Ku(n)stroute Hoorn – Hoorn, NL
2016 Triptych – NL, Indonesia & Malawi
2014 Gift Commission – Schijndel, NL
2013 Impact – Commission assistent, Leiden NL
2011 Wall Sculpture – Schijndel, NL
2009 Zusters in Staal – Tilburg, NL
2007 Tilburg Fair Commission – Tilburg, NL
2006 HetZijZo Square Museum – Tilburg, NL