Art route Schoenschrapers

Discover the shoe scrapers in the Wandering Area! Once used to remove mud and dirt from boots before entering homes, these hidden gems now showcase over 20 unique works of art. Explore, be amazed, and uncover them all as you wander through this charming area!

Yasmin from Studio Yazzy makes beautiful creations out of clay! For this art tour, she made wintery and funny little figures, such as melting snowmen and playful gnomes.

Gee Adriaansz has created enchanting mini-worlds for several shoe scrapers, beautifully blending her passion for nature and watercolor art.

Noortje van Venrooij, the face behind Discodip, brings cheer with her label “with the eyes. Her mission? To cheer up the world! After 125 years of vacancy, her magical little men have filled the Schoenschrapers. With sweet messages, they put a smile on everyone's face this winter.

Evelien of Studio Lucie expresses her creativity in ceramics and unique tableaux, balancing between art and kitsch. Her work is frivolous, playful, feminine, colorful and full of details. From the hidden corners of downtown Tilburg, new life emerges in the Schoenschrapers!

Melissa Kamp, designer and illustrator, gets her inspiration from nature and works with surprising colors. This winter she transformed shoe scrapers into cozy animal dens. Wondering which four animals hibernate here? Come and find out for yourself!

More information about The Awkward Project can be found on their Instagram page.