Kitsune
The owners of this building wished to draw positive attention to the neighbourhood. They entrusted artist Kitsune with the design of a mural that would be visible from the street despite the dense urban development.
The budget to pay for the artist’s work hours was collected via crowdfunding. All other costs (scaffolding, paint, etc.) were paid by the owners.
This work entitled 'Listen to your momma, darling' was elected one of the 5 most beautiful murals in Belgium by Street Art Antwerp in 2020.
Kitsune Jolene (Jolien De Waele) is a street artist from Ghent. She made her debut in 2017, and her work can now be seen not only in Belgium but also in Portugal and Dubai. She paints mostly women, animals and plants combined with references to other cultures and myths.
Kitsune is the Japanese word for “fox”, but it can also be translated as “fox spirit”. Kitsune is an important figure in Japanese mythology that possesses supernatural powers and can assume a human form. It is mischievous, playful, neither good nor bad, but usually wants to do what is right.