Daphina was born in Australia to a Bulgarian father and Australian mother. She lives in Western Sydney and used to work in the community and mental health sector. Daphina has always been interested in art and culture, attending Bankstown Poetry Slams, exhibitions at various galleries and cultural events in Western Sydney and beyond. Since joining the Gul Collective in March 2024, Daphina has learned so many different types of crochet and embroidery techniques while exploring her own artistic style. Being part of Gul Collective has been an incredible learning curve for Daphina who values the newly found friendships and the immense knowledge shared around culture and plants. Daphina is retired and shares her time between her beautiful granddaughter and the Gul Collective artwork making sessions.”