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ABOUT THE ARTWORK
We are all more complex, more beautiful, and more unique than any box can contain. That's my hidden message behind “Misleading Boxes”. In a world that loves neat categories and simple labels, it’s easy to see how we can get caught up in boxing things—and people!—in ways that are often misleading. Society tends to put people into predefined categories, but those boxes rarely reflect the full truth of who we are. This personal experience led me to explore the idea more deeply. The process of creating this piece was a personal journey of learning and discovery. I used internet tutorials to teach myself how to draw optical illusions, and then turned those techniques into my own interpretation. The boxes themselves were drawn using digital graphite, enhancing their stark, undefined nature. As a reflection of how we often misjudge or make assumptions based solely on surface traits. I created “Misleading Boxes” to illustrate how we all categorize people and the hidden dangers that come with it. The work features neatly labeled boxes, but they are not completely what they seem. The background was created with digital watercolor, symbolizing the softness that lies behind harsh judgments. Kind people, even if they unintentionally become judgmental. The harm in these boxes is that they suppress individuality, expression, and the true identity of the person inside. For me, being labeled as disabled has felt limiting, as if that label alone could define my entire experience. But it doesn’t—and it shouldn’t. The world is more complex than these boxes, and “Misleading Boxes” mirrors this tension. Ultimately, the message of “Misleading Boxes” is a simple one: do not assume. Don’t judge a person based on the label they’ve been given, and don’t let those labels suppress their full identity. We are all more complex, beautiful, and unique than any box can contain.
DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS
Print:
Giclee on Canvas
Size:
12 W x 16 H x 1.25 D in
Size with Frame:
13.75 W x 17.75 H x 1.25 D in
Frame:
White
Canvas Wrap:
White Canvas
Ready to Hang:
Yes
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Ships in a Box
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Daphne Depassé
Netherlands
Daphne Depassé is born in the Netherlands and based in Amsterdam. Grewing up in a family of artists, she first chose a different path. Science, innovation, design and she has authored five Dutch books. Serious stuff. Alongside ongoing design and research projects, she created 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. SERIOUSLY? She almost got sucked into the habits of the art world (one unique style) and taking herself too seriously. Luckily she found herself again and creates what she is driven to do. Lightheartedness and humor are always present, no matter what. STYLE | TECHNIQUE | MEDIUM Daphne utilizes a variety of techniques and methods, including digital painting, drawing, audio, video, and photography. Her work encompasses various styles. 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. Each message’s meaning revealed in a unique and fitting artistic expression. Every message carries its own style. Her bold statement: No Boxes. THEMES Central to her work are themes of identity, inclusion and equality, driven by her living with multiple sclerosis. Although the subjects are serious, she also approaches them with humor or a wink. Characteristic of her work is the interplay between carefully crafted in-depth articles (created through voice) and visual expression. Throughout the creative process, her written words are transformed into visible creations, or the meaning of visually created representations is articulated through words. They exist in context: art with meaning. Through her art, Daphne aims to encourage shifts in perspective, self-reflection, and insight. Moving from an underlying deep-rooted motivation, on which she gave a Ted talk in 2013 entitled: “Unscrew the system, in a blissful way“ DIGITAL Due to the physical challenges posed by multiple sclerosis, she creates mostly digital, one handed, and uses her voice as her creative instrument. She also wrote her fifth Dutch book, BAM!, by using her voice.
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