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Kunstenaar - Nico

Nico is 42 years old and the father of a 7-year-old daughter. He had a difficult childhood and spent most of it in a boarding school. After an 18-year relationship, he ended up on the streets. Life on the streets can sometimes be harsh and merciless, but his daughter and his sense of humor keep him going.

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Mental Health Day Sock Collection
We designed these socks together with our artists for Mental Health Day. They are part of a collection of three designs. Designs in traditional, recognizable patterns where one element stands out, simply because it is different. Being different gives color to the world, and to these beautiful socks. Mental health is one of the leading causes of homelessness, which is why we support Mental Health Day.
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Kunstenaar - Luclear

Luc Derck, aka Luclear, artist formerly known as “young man”.

We met Luc through De Facktorij, a collective of passionate artists with a story.

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Kunstenaar - Christopher
We got to know Christopher through the Street Nurses in Brussels. Born and raised in Molenbeek, this artist often worked at Atelier de La Perle in Brussels. The design on these socks is called “Pandark” and depicts two extremes in one, which symbolizes Christopher and his best friend.
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Kunstenares - Hetty Veas

Hetty worked for many years in healthcare and was a socially active and involved mother of two children. A divorce caused Hetty's 'normal' life to take a drastic turn. Her normal family life with a normal job abruptly ended. The diagnosis of Asperger's and ADD was made much too late, explaining many of the problems in her life, such as her difficulty with social contacts and the depressive periods she experienced.

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