Machteld Zee photographed by Janetta Ninkeula (2024)

Machteld Zee [/ˈmɑx.təlt ze/]

b. The Netherlands, 1984.



'My life is a studio. A lab. A question. I experiment endlessly to make sense of the world and add something strange and meaningful back into it.' 


About Me


I am a multidisciplinary artist and designer with a research background in legal anthropology and a longstanding interest in visual culture. After fifteen years of experience as a researcher, I shifted focus to a more material and expressive form of inquiry — through abstract painting, textile design, and photography.

This transition began when I started translating my abstract artworks into textile concepts, leading me to take courses at Central Saint Martins and join the Fabricademy. These experiences deepened my engagement with design processes, sustainable materials, and experimental fabrication.

This website serves as a portfolio and archive of ongoing explorations — from painting to photography and fashion to collaborative projects.

Want to collaborate - for fun or for business ? Shoot me a message.



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