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Artist Helen Roeten with the design of her Hope art sock
Helen is the artist behind the sock "Hope". She is the initiator of The Living Museum Project in Alkmaar. A place where people with a mental health background make art to enhance their recovery. This art is called Art Brut and, according to Helen, stands for "Art to make your soul."
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Artist Yvonne Jacoba with her Smokin' Joe art sock
Yvonne did not have a very happy childhood and ended up in a shelter. She developed into a graphic designer and her creativity became the instrument to get her life on track.
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Artist Bart Rombout with his The Lunatics art sock
Bart Rombout lives in Dordrecht. He suffers from chronic depression. This illness causes dark phases to keep recurring. Bart has always been a hairdresser. After a difficult phase, he left for Gran Canaria.
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Artist Andres with his painting and the design of the Stars art sock
Andres was born in Lima and arrived alone in the Netherlands as an 8-year-old boy. Through various homes and without family he grows up to become a creative "wandering" artist. As van Gogh was, according to him.
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