I made Destitute in 2024 as part of my War Journal Collection at my studio in Hoogstraten.

I used ink and bistre on paper.

YES…

I created this work for two reasons:

First, to pay my respect to all the soldiers and and all the victims of the terrible wars happening in today’s world. 

And second, because I believe that when it’s war, art is the most important source of hope, comfort and strength. 

Which is why I decided to make a work about the stories of war victims and their perseverance. To give you that coveted feeling of hope and peace. And fulfill ‘my duty.’

Hopefully I succeeded! 😉

To me, art has two purposes:  

One, it’s a way to turn ideas into something real. Two, it’s a tool for protest. Especially in times of war.  

And it’s for that second reason that I created this piece, along with the others in the “War Journal” collection.