My story
It is as if flowers have always been part of my life. Living next to the local flower shop, I was always mesmerized by their colours and shapes. As long as I remember I loved being outdoors and visiting my grandparents’ gardens, full of blossoming flowers and veggies.
In 2010 I started “Katrien Soeffers Prints and Drawings” after many years in fashion production and interior design management. Drawing, painting, working with colour, travelling and meeting new people has always made me happy, so it was only logical for this to be the core of my business.
In my collections you’ll find charcoal, pencil, oil pastel and watercolour. My approach is very hands-on, I make collages, use different techniques and even though all patterns are digitalised, I keep a close eye as not to lose the hand-made character. My style is quite feminine, often inspired by nature – and of course, flowers! I combine graphical elements with a creative and artistic feel. From my days in production, I’ve kept my interest in technical details which is an advantage when working with design teams.
In the past, I participated at many international fairs, from which I gathered a worldwide clientele. This has allowed me to focus on a more personal and exclusive approach with clients.
If you would like to have a private look at my collection or are looking for a consultant for your design team, don’t hesitate to contact me. Current clients also have an online clients area at their disposal.
What I’ve been up to…
Current
Since 2010
Katrien Soeffers Prints and drawings - Freelance designer.
Since 2016
KASK Ghent - Textile Departement/Teacher Surface design.
2012-2018
Fairs I participated at/ Première Vision Designs Paris FR, Première Vision Designs New York USA, Heimtextil Frankfurt DE, Printsource New York USA.
Previous work
2015-2016
Diane von Furstenberg - New York USA/ Freelance Print designer.
2011-2015
Dries Van Noten - Antwerp BE/ Freelance assistance/ replacements production/ collection.
2008-2010
Home Interiors - Multicomm - Nivelles BE/ Design Manager.
2002-2008
Dries Van Noten, Antwerp BE/ Production and administration.
Education
2001-2002
Visual Arts - Postgraduate - Sint-Joost Breda NL.
1997-2001
Visual Arts - Master Free Monumental Arts/ In Situ 3 - AP Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp BE.