I made "Misleading cubicles" to illustrate how we all categorise people into neat cubicles, but that those cubicles are not quite what they seem.
Making this was a process of learning and discovery. I used internet tutorials to learn how to draw optical illusions and then bent those techniques into my own interpretation.
I drew the black lines of the 'boxes' with digital graphite to emphasise their hard, undefined nature, as a reflection of how we often misjudge or make assumptions based on superficial features. I painted the background with digital watercolour, symbolising the softness behind harsh judgements. "Everyone is sweet, even if they are unintentionally judgmental", I thought with this.
In the end, the message of 'Misleading Pigeonholes' is a simple one: Do Not Assume. We are all more complex, beautiful and unique than any box suggests.
Daphne Depassé lives in Amsterdam. Her work encompasses various styles and techniques, including digital painting, drawing, audio, video and photography. "I almost got sucked into the habits of the art world (one unique style) and took myself too seriously. Fortunately, I found myself again and.. Read more…