Here’s my journey, thanks for following!
I am born and raised in Denmark, where I studied textile design at Design School Kolding, graduating in 2004 with a master specialised in surface design. An internship at Faro Disegni in Rome, gave me a great insight in the surface design industry. The studio was based on artistic talent and most of their work was handdrawn, which still today is an important process in my own work.
With local and international exhibitions and work experience in my suitcase I travelled, together with my family, to New Zealand where we live today. Here I continued my creative path with studio work and teaching. On my pacific journeys in Samoa, Hawai’i and now back again in New Zealand, I’m constantly reminded that people and nature plays an immense role in how we act and understand our world. My art and design very much reflect this connection.
My mind is open and curious as I continue to learn.
If you have any questions or wish to collaborate, I’d love to hear from you.
Be kind, Lene Toni Kjeld