Benjamin Cotter Dephoff is an oil painter whose practice captures the unique tramping culture present in Aotearoa. His work draws heavily from personal experiences in the bush, casting a romantic lens over familiar scenes—a fleeting view, a DOC hut, or the soft light filtering through native trees.

Close to photorealistic yet influenced by early impressionism, his paintings balance detail with atmosphere, aiming to evoke the calmness, clarity, and reflection that tramping offers. Ben is based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, and holds a Bachelor of Design with Honours.