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Daphne Depassé (1973), is a Dutch creator, writer and artist, based in Amsterdam.
Her work encompasses diverse styles, methods, techniques, and themes.
While she first felt she had to limit herself to a niche, that versatility has become her niche. (A true Renaissance Soul.)
Her aim is to embody the enrichment and liberation of expressing yourself without limitations and constraints, advocating for artistic freedom, experiment, diverse expression and reflection. Read her statement: No Boxes.
She creates
with words (five books, including BAM! and countless columns and articles),
with physical materials and images (drawing, painting, mixed media),
with her voice (podcast series, audio columns, spoken word pieces),
digitally; videos, digital audio-visual storytelling,
and she designs (including two innovative thinking methods: Plan B and Factor K).
Background
Grewing up in a family of artists (including her late father, Jef Depassé, a Dutch sculptor), she first chose a different path. With a background in science and extensive experience in innovation, knowledge management, and design, she has authored five Dutch books and created two innovative thinking methods, Plan B and Factor K1. Serious stuff.
In 2020, Daphne’s career took a creative turn towards art.
Using her voice as her primary creative instrument, she created podcast series, audio columns, and recorded spoken word pieces, along with delivering visual keynotes through digital audio-visual storytelling, all on commission*.
She also wrote her fifth Dutch book, BAM!, by using her voice. (Driven by her living with multiple sclerosis.)
Simultaneously, alongside ongoing design and research projects, she continued creating visual artwork.
On commission, for business, government and the health sector.
Or for her eyes only.
In 2024, Daphne made the decision to publicly showcase her artwork.
Within months, her pieces were exhibited in locations including New York, London, Rome, and Amsterdam. This gave her the confidence to continue doing what she loves most: making art.
Impact
Some works are for sale. Others focus primarily on the creative process and the impact of the outcome, regardless of financial returns.
“My greatest satisfaction comes from seeing what I do and create have an impact on others. By showcasing different perspectives, encouraging others to create and express themselves without limitations or restrictions.”
Research
She often combines creation with research. She is driven to learn, discover, gather information, wisdom, and knowledge, and then transform this into a creation where meaning is revealed in a unique and fitting artistic expression and style.
Sometimes this leads to an interplay between carefully crafted, in-depth articles and visual expression. Visual poetry.