Today we’d like to introduce you to Caroline Dejeneffe.
Hi Caroline, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I am an award-winning multidisciplinary artist originally from France, drawn from an early age to explore the human experience and how we connect with the world around us. I began my career as a contemporary jewelry designer in London, even exhibiting at the V&A Museum, but I realized I wanted to create experiences beyond a single medium. Over time, I embraced painting, installations, photography, technology, and CX design, using each discipline to convey the ideas that matter most to me. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, earned with honors, and I work as both an artist and experiential designer, guided by the philosophy that “the medium is the message” (Marshall McLuhan).
My work has been shown in galleries and cultural institutions around the world, including The Centre Pompidou in Paris, PH21 Gallery in Budapest, and the Society for Arts and Technology (SAT) in Montreal. I have created large-scale interior installations for W Hotels, KPMG, and TED Talks, and collaborated with brands such as Emirates, Dior, Qatar Airways, Disney, British Airways, and BMW.
Along the way, I’ve been fortunate to receive several international honors, including awards from NASA, the IPA, reFocus, FAPA, TIFA, and the Mary Blair Award for Art.
I recently relocated to Tampa. At the heart of my practice is a desire to merge art, technology, innovation, and emotion, creating experiences that resonate deeply and linger beyond the moment of encounter.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
My journey has never been straightforward, and some of the hardest challenges have been deeply personal. Early on, I bounced between disciplines, jewelry, painting, installation, CX and product design, photography, trying to find one that felt like me. I even started as a contemporary jewelry designer, exhibiting at the V&A, but I realized I didn’t want to be confined to a single niche. It took time and courage to embrace a multidisciplinary approach, but now I see that the most powerful experiences come from combining multiple perspectives.
The pandemic was one of the loneliest periods of my life. I had just moved to Los Angeles, was going through a divorce, and didn’t know anyone. For two years, it was mostly just me and my cat. I remember one night, curled up on the couch, hugging myself tightly, and suddenly realizing how much my body had carried me through everything, joys, pain, healing, and resilience. That moment became a pivotal point in my practice. I turned inward and began a series of self-portraits, exploring the body as a source of creativity, healing and reflection. That work became both therapy and a new creative direction, eventually earning me several awards.
Moving between cities has also been exhausting, both physically and emotionally, the constant need to rebuild networks and start over can wear on you. My recent move from Los Angeles to Tampa was especially challenging. By the time I turned forty, I realized I was still living out of a suitcase, with my cat by my side. But I leaned on my resilience and go-getter spirit, and I’m now embracing Tampa as the perfect place to launch a few projects I’ve been thinking about for a while.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am an experiential artist and designer, creating immersive environments and installations that invite people to feel, reflect, and connect. My practice spans multiple disciplines, painting, photography, large-scale installations, CX and product design, and I’ve learned to use the right medium for each story I want to tell.
I am proud of a career that bridges art and design, from award-winning projects to collaborations with renowned brands like Emirates, Dior, Qatar Airways, Disney, British Airways, and BMW. My work has been exhibited in galleries and institutions worldwide, including The Centre Pompidou in Paris, the V&A Museum in London, PH21 Gallery in Budapest, and the Society for Arts and Technology (SAT) in Montreal. I’ve also created large-scale installations for W Hotels, KPMG, and TED Talks.
What sets me apart is my commitment to creating experiences. Whether through immersive installations, digital interfaces, or interdisciplinary projects, I strive to create moments that resonate emotionally and leave a lasting impression.
What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
Resilience and adaptability have been at the heart of my journey. Moving between cities, navigating personal challenges, embracing a multidisciplinary practice, and facing isolation during the pandemic have all tested me in unexpected ways. These experiences taught me to stay flexible, to adjust when circumstances shift, and to keep going even when the path isn’t clear.
I’ve learned that success in creative work isn’t just about talent or recognition, it’s about persistence, curiosity, and the courage to embrace vulnerability as part of the process. Resilience and adaptability allow me to explore new mediums, take risks, and create experiences that resonate deeply and connect with others.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.carolinedejeneffe.art/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinedejeneffe/
