Hundreds of thousands of people fled their homes and are left with nothing. Barely any clothes, no food, no medicine, let alone any valuable or emotionally significant belongings. All they have is themselves. Many families have been separated; mothers and children are allowed to cross the border, while fathers go back to defend their land. The chance is considerable that they will never see each other again. We cannot and must not leave these people in the cold. To help people who are on the run, a lot of money is needed.

That’s why Dees and Koen decided to organize a benefit event. By selling a few paintings and organizing two concerts, they managed to raise over €7,500 in a short time. A sum that was entirely donated to the Cooperative Aid Organizations Foundation (GIRO 555).

Here are some paintings that Koen painted after the invasion in Ukraine and that are still for sale.