Jolanda Linssen

My textile sculptures and tapestries arise from the need to make warmth, closeness, and comfort tangible. Using repurposed fabrics, embroidery, and artisanal techniques, I shape figures and surfaces that convey stories of vulnerability and connection. The softness and layering of the material invite touch and evoke a human presence: a shoulder to lean on, a gaze that looks back. Thus, the works become more than objects; they become soft images that create space for empathy and reflection in an often harsh, distant world.