Stefan J Schaffeld is a Dutch visual artist, practice-led researcher, socially engaged practitioner, and professional art therapist. He holds a BA in Fine Art (UCA) and a MA in Intercultural Practices (CSM, UAL).

His main interest resides in exploring encounters through art-based intra-actions as an empathic and critical social practice of affect. Through his collaborative works and installations, he addresses how these encounters are mediated by our social and cultural expectations, enabling an attitude of care.