Artist · Designer · Mediator
My practice unfolds at the intersection of space, materiality, and care—where art, design, and nature converge. I explore how objects and environments can hold the weight of lived experience, transforming them into vessels for visibility, tenderness, and quiet resistance.
As a queer, non-binary person, my work is shaped by a sensitivity to structures that demand adaptation. Through installations, objects, and collective gatherings, I create spaces that counter overwhelm with presence: whether through the tactile warmth of recycled ceramics, the weight of handcrafted tableware, or the playful tension of light and material.
Nature is my constant companion—whether in organic forms or the Alpine landscapes that inspire my work. Materials guide my process: their histories, flaws, and potential for renewal. I work with what is here—clay, fabric, light, food—to shape experiences that nourish both body and environment.
Trained in product design (BA, HGK Basel) and art education (minor in Global Pop Cultures and Event Practices, ZHdK), my practice emerged from both formal study and self-directed exploration.
Currently, I am developing independent projects that intertwine these threads. And yes, I still find myself behind the lens of my analog camera, where the world slows down, and the frame becomes a space of connection.
hi@carojocolijn.ch
IG: caro.colijn
As a queer, non-binary person, my work is shaped by a sensitivity to structures that demand adaptation. Through installations, objects, and collective gatherings, I create spaces that counter overwhelm with presence: whether through the tactile warmth of recycled ceramics, the weight of handcrafted tableware, or the playful tension of light and material.
Nature is my constant companion—whether in organic forms or the Alpine landscapes that inspire my work. Materials guide my process: their histories, flaws, and potential for renewal. I work with what is here—clay, fabric, light, food—to shape experiences that nourish both body and environment.
Trained in product design (BA, HGK Basel) and art education (minor in Global Pop Cultures and Event Practices, ZHdK), my practice emerged from both formal study and self-directed exploration.
Currently, I am developing independent projects that intertwine these threads. And yes, I still find myself behind the lens of my analog camera, where the world slows down, and the frame becomes a space of connection.
hi@carojocolijn.ch
IG: caro.colijn