mission statement
Dembai is more than just another artist's pseudonym. Dembai is a creative brand—with a mission to create awareness, change minds, and ultimately, improve the world through creativity and art.
Boris Thorbecke is artist, born in Amsterdam, 1972. A former advertising creative known for merging his graffiti roots with digital design skills. He has worked with numerous renowned brands and non-profits on an array of meaningful projects. As an artist he now uses his advertising background to make a statement about the things advertising doesn’t want to talk about.
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RECENT WORK
Boris's recent work, showcased in the Infobesity series (2015-2019), explores the impact of technology on our minds and society. Using 'visual waste' from the internet, he creates intricate mixed-media collages, revealing the profound effects of overstimulation and digital manipulation. His creations, a blend of drawings, photographs, and textual elements, form a visual symphony resonating with depth and introspection.