VEKS VAN HILLIK WE'RE IN A BAD WAY, 2025 Acrylic on linen 41 x 27 cm Gift of the artist Veks Van Hillik, born in 1988, lives and works in Toulouse. He is influenced by the surrounding nature and encouraged by by his older brothers. Although he initially trained as a chef, his passion for drawing soon led him to explore the world of graphic art. led him to explore the world of graphic art. After taking courses in graphic design and learning about art history art history, he devoted himself fully to drawing, painting and other forms of artistic artistic creation. Working mainly in pencil, charcoal and acrylic, Veks Van Hillik excels in the art of chiaroscuro. the art of chiaroscuro to bring his dark, fantastical creatures to life. His dreamlike, surreal style, a wide range of influences, from classical masters such as Brueghel and Goya to contemporary artists such as Femke Hiemstra and James Jean, is reflected in each of his works. His His fascination with science fiction, fantasy and popular media also shines through in his work, offering a singular and intriguing interpretation of the imaginary. Instagram @veksvanhillik VEKS VAN HILLIK