thijs BIERSTEKER

As an ecological artist who works together with leading scientists, Thijs Biersteker creates data-driven artworks that transform complex environmental research into immersive installations and experiences at museums and conferences worldwide, making the science reach both the heads of state and the hearts of the public.

The work he and his team creates is grounded in scientific collaborations with UNESCO, WHO, LVMH, and many others. They weave together scientific data with recycled plastics, kinetic plants, large biodiversity datasets, and living trees equipped with sensors and AI—leading to artworks that help people imagine the impact on biodiversity and planetary health. The works created in the Woven Studio are built circular and sustainable, with a material passport attached at each installation.

Biersteker’s work has been exhibited at major cultural institutions such as Fondation Cartier (FR) and the Barbican Centre (UK), and featured at global platforms like COP and the Montreux Jazz Festival. He is a strong advocate for combining facts and feelings to address the pressing issues of our time. Through his works, he aims to make complex environmental issues accessible, understandable, and personal.

He has been a keynote speaker at the UN, delivered three TED Talks, and spoken at many other locations to advocate for the integration of a new way of science communication through interactive experiences. To do this, he founded the Woven Foundation.

With the Woven Foundation, he is extending this vision to educate and create new forms of engagement between science, policymakers, and the public. Their approach—combining scientific fact with emotional resonance—is giving them a new voice at key conferences and world-class museums, advocating for scientific research to reach deep into culture and policy.

Their work is being recognized for redefining the boundaries of art and science communication—and for inspiring a new generation of science communicators.