Annika Thiems (she/her) is a German multidisciplinary artist based in London. By fusing functional clothing with psychoanalysis, she creates wearable sculptures that reveal the fragility of the human mind and body. She applies couture tailoring to perishable and discarded materials like dried herbs, reclaimed fabric and single-use packaging in a process that mirrors free association. Thiems regularly creates custom garments and installations across the visual and performing arts, including Damsel Elysium’s EP launch (2024), Madelon Vriesendorp’s exhibition at the Cosmic House (2023-24), Shirin Fathi’s performance at the Victoria & Albert Museum (2024), and Paulina Lenoir’s cabaret and solo show at Soho Theatre (2022-24). Thiems holds degrees in Psychology and Curating and was the recipient of the 2019 NEON Curatorial Award hosted by the Whitechapel Gallery. She previously worked at the design office Zak Group and arts organisation Forma. 

— Last updated: Sep 22, 2026