The online auction for this remarkable XL artwork by artist Julie Loeckx is now open and will run until mid January. Collectors are invited to place bids, with the full proceeds donated to Habbekrats Antwerp, an organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and young people. Supporting youth initiatives remains a core value for us, and this collaboration gives that commitment clear and tangible expression. This XL artwork was created specifically as part of a solidarity project in collaboration with Habbekrats vzw. The entire proceeds from the sale will be allocated to the creation of a dedicated creative space within the Habbekrats house in Antwerp. In this environment, young people will be offered guided opportunities for artistic expression, connection, and personal development. The artwork has been on view in the gallery since 16 December. Experiencing the piece in person reveals its full presence and energy. For Julie Loeckx, the work reflects the urban landscape with its optimism, dynamism, and underlying challenges. The resulting composition balances beauty and rawness, a defining characteristic of her artistic vision. Julie Loeckx is a well-established Belgian contemporary painter. Her distinctive and poetic visual language explores the space between figuration and abstraction, intimacy and distance. Through layered compositions and subtle emotional tension, her paintings evoke presence, memory, and introspection. She has developed a strong reputation through solo exhibitions at respected Belgian venues. Her work is held in private collections in Belgium and internationally, valued for its emotional clarity, authenticity, and intuitive strength. Her paintings radiate colour and optimism. Through a refined interplay of hues, gestures, and lines, Julie captures movement, beauty, and a sense of wonder. Whether quiet and contemplative or bold and expressive, her style remains unmistakable and deeply sincere. With a background in landscape architecture and urban planning, Julie brings a human-centred perspective to her work. This experience continues to inform her sensitivity to space, emotion, and visual rhythm. A significant recent milestone in her practice is the 2025 mural commissioned for Schilde Town Hall. Created as part of the town’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, the project highlights her ability to translate emotional depth into impactful public artworks. Julie Loeckx continues to expand her practice through exhibitions, commissions, and collaborations, reinforcing her growing presence within the contemporary art field.