Artist Caroline Dechamby

Who is artist Caroline Dechamby? 

Caroline Dechamby is a Dutch artist whose illustrious career spans over three decades. Dechamby's artistry extends beyond paintings, encompassing luxury leather goods and hand-painted timepieces, as well as, furniture and swimwear, creating a seamless fusion of art and life.

Drawing inspiration from art and history, her approach involves contemplative engagement with masterpieces by iconic figures such as Pablo Picasso, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Piet Mondrian. In a daring act of self-reclamation, Dechamby skillfully paints herself—whether in full-bodied form or as a camouflaging silhouette—into these timeless works, embodying the very essence of creation. By appropriating these well-known works, Dechamby echoes the trends of art history, aligning herself with the revolutionary spirits of artists like Marcel Duchamp and, more recently, Elaine Sturtevant.

By symbolically placing herself at the forefront of artistic genius, Dechamby challenges the established narrative, reclaiming the field from "the boys" and reshaping art history in her own visionary image. Her mesmerizing compositions pave the way for empowerment, particularly for women, inviting them to envision themselves as creators.

As a female artist, Caroline Dechamby's deliberate positioning of herself within the same echelon as the famous male predecessors she appropriates constitutes as a feminist statement. Her art transcends the conventional boundaries of the art world, resonating with a broader audience and boldly challenging the established norms of the artistic narrative.