Stephan Duquesnoy is a Dutch artist inspired by the ideals of the Pre-Raphaelites. He strongly believes in creating art that is genuinely felt and meticulously crafted. For him, art should honor the artists who came before him and the natural world that surrounds him. As a digital artist, he finds himself particularly challenged by the lack of a true history of digital craftsmanship, and the growing distance between art and physical experiences. This is where the duality and interest lie for him: lessons from the past still apply to the tools of the future. In a world continuously overwhelmed by digital information and stimulation, he believes it is essential to create art that slows down the input and refocuses on the beauty of slowness and calm. With over 15 years of experience, Stephan began his career as a concept artist for video games and movies, which evolved into a small studio producing artwork for casual games. Alongside building his studio and design career, he also worked as a digital lecturer at the University of the Arts Utrecht (HKU), specializing in visual design and narrative. More recently, Stephan co-founded the Bloom collective, a group of digital artists making their leap into the art world. He also works regularly as a botanical artist within the entertainment and motion graphics industry. Since 2020, Stephan has been showcasing his personal work, which has been exhibited worldwide. His art, combining nature, decoration, and algorithms, reflects his fascination with repetition and patterns in nature, blending this with digital art techniques. His work aims to express both artificiality and humanity, with the familiar warmth of the natural world. As a neurodivergent artist, the theme of calm ("calmth") is central to his work. Through his art, he hopes to share the importance of finding calm, especially in a world that grows increasingly louder.

Stephan Duquesnoy has showcased his personal work in numerous international exhibitions. Notable events include Bloom Lux at the IHAMM Gallery in Paris in 2024, as well as Mapping the new Normals at Superchief Gallery, also in Paris. He has exhibited at NOX Gallery in Kyoto with the Tokyo Solid Kyoto show, and at Stellar Gallery in New York with Bloom. His work has been featured in renowned galleries worldwide, including during Miami Art Week, at the Centraal Museum in Utrecht, and at TED in Vancouver, Canada. In addition to exhibitions, Stephan has collaborated with prestigious brands such as Mercedes, Swiss VFX, Gaia, SAIL GP, and World of Tanks.