With textiles as her medium, Maaike Knopert uses textile to challenge the patterns we live in. Through her work, she explores the patterns—both societal and personal.

Her work is an invitation to look closer: at the textures of daily life, at the things that connect us, and at the gaps where voices still need to be heard. With a playful yet intentional approach, she transforms textiles into more than just materials—they become storytellers and conversation starters.

By challenging norms and exploring how we as a society can break the heteronormative rules laid before us, embracing queerness as an essential part of the narrative.