A woman floating in dark water with a serene expression on her face, wearing a green swimsuit, with sunlight reflecting off the water surface.

A woman with dark hair and hoop earrings holding a semi-transparent beige fabric over her face and head outdoors with a blurred background of trees and blue sky.

A person with curly dark hair partially submerged in water, resting their head on their arms in a natural, outdoor setting.

Her work begins with a simple intention: to make you feel seen.

Danique (she/her) is an Amsterdam-based artist, photographer and filmmaker. Growing up neurodivergent, she learned early that the world looks different depending on where you stand. The most honest images often live at those edges, in the moments where life feels complex, tender, and hard to put into words. She works from a deep trust in vulnerability and the results feels honest without being heavy, and intimate without being intrusive.

The double smiley face is not only one of her tattoos, but also a symbol that represents her work perfectly. Because it captures something she keeps coming back to: that people can hold two sides at once. Life can be both. She hopes her work contributes, in some small way, to a world that is softer and stronger, one that is more inclusive, connected, and accepting of one another.

Since 2025, that vision has also found a home at Studio Brug, a women-led creative studio in Amsterdam where she collaborates on commercial projects that don't sacrifice emotional depth.

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Black background with a writing in greyish-white that reads, "We are all human beings, and no matter where we are from, or what we look like, we are all equal."

Black silhouette of a person running on a city street at sunset with tall buildings in the background.

Black and red text on a black background with an illustration of a crowned mouse head above the text.

Text in the shape of ab S the words Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

deBalie, 4 en 5 mei comité Amsterdam, VPRO, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Cinesud, Amsterdam Museum, Qpido, Rutgers, Gemeente Amsterdam, Atria Kennisinstituut voor Vrouwen, Campagnebureau BKB, LAB111, ROA Real Oats Art, RITA, ACE Producers, Strictua, StudioFFF, Amsterdam Smart City, Escher in het Paleis

Collaborations

Two women sitting on a brown leather sofa in a living room. One woman with curly hair in an olive green tank top, and the other with straight hair in a blue top. Behind them are colorful abstract paintings and a houseplant.

A person with long, wavy hair and earrings wears a beige shirt, leaning back with their face turned upward against a light gray background.

Close-up of a woman in white lace lingerie touching her thigh with her hand, showing tattoos on her fingers and arm, with painted nails.

A woman with dark skin and short hair, dressed in black, kneeling on the ground in front of a textured red background, looking directly at the camera.

A red plastic chair with Coca-Cola branding sitting against a beige wall, with a weathered corner and a street scene. A colorful sticker-covered sign on a pole is nearby, and the ground is paved with cobblestones.

A woman with long wavy hair and light skin wearing a black blazer, with her hand resting just above her waist, against a plain light background.

A woman with curly blonde hair lying peacefully with her eyes closed, wearing a white shirt, beside a body of water.

Close-up of a person's bare legs and feet, wearing black sandals, standing on a tiled floor next to a set of stairs.

A person with dreadlocked hair, wearing sunglasses, a pearl necklace, and a suit jacket, is smoking a cigarette outdoors. There is a telephone pole in the background and some blurred foliage.

Close-up of a person's neck and chest with a silver chain necklace that has a pendant spelling 'BABY' and small earrings, with blue sky and blurred background.

Close-up of a person's bottom half wearing black dress shoes, black pants, next to a white dress or robe on a tan carpeted floor.

Two women standing in front of a brick wall, one in a sleeveless black top and black pants with dark hair, and the other in a sleeveless black dress with a hat and brown belt, both wearing sandals.

A woman with dark, curly hair and earrings gently embracing a young girl with straight, light brown hair and closed eyes, both wearing black off-the-shoulder tops and appearing peaceful.

A woman with braided hair sitting barefoot on a red chair in a grassy outdoor area, with a red fabric hanging on a stand behind her and trees in the background.

A dimly lit indoor space with dark walls, showing a person walking past a series of framed photographs on the wall, and a vending machine with illuminated shelves on the right side of the image.

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A woman with dark hair styled in a low bun wearing a white button-up shirt with rolled-up sleeves, standing in front of an ornate white wall with decorative panels and gold accents, smiling and clasping her hands in front of her.

It’s about you. Whether you have a clear vision or just a feeling, you've come to the right place. I work with people who understand that the right image can shift something. In a brand, a story, or a person. If that resonates, I'd love to hear from you.

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