Daniel Bennett (1981) is a Dutch multimedia artist who combines printmaking, audio work and sculpture. Bennett studied visual arts at ArtEZ in Zwolle and
completed his teacher training at the Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam in 2017.
From his studio in Baarn and as a member of the Grafisch Atelier Hilversum he develops his art practice. He also teaches drawing and painting lessons. In his work he explores the relationship between sound and image.
Bennett is inspired by the rhythms and sounds around us. He collects sounds from nature, industrial sounds, voices and music, and transforms them into layered
soundscapes and graphics. Much of his work focuses on converting sound into image. By combining sound with graphic elements Bennett creates a layered, multisensory experience in which the interaction between hearing and seeing is central. With his printing techniques he visualizes sound waves and rhythms, making sound tangible in image.
Bennett experiments with etchings, linocuts and woodcuts, sometimes combining them. In addition to his visual sound work, he explores themes that reflect his personal interests. With rich textures and strong light-dark contrasts.
