What is going on inside your Geesje

Artwork by Kim Clerx


Geesje was homeless for more than 25 years and a familiar sight on Wilhelminaplein in Eindhoven, always friendly and smiling, despite her difficult past. Her life started hard, in which she never truly felt at home. At 18, she ended up on the streets and has traveled through countless cities since then.


Geesje recently passed away, and artist Kim Clerx created this artwork to continue Geesje's dream: that people look beyond their prejudices and see homeless people as individuals with stories and feelings, just like everyone else. Everyone has a story, and something goes on inside our little Geest...

What is going on inside your Geesje

Artwork by Kim Clerx


Geesje was homeless for more than 25 years and a familiar sight on Wilhelminaplein in Eindhoven, always friendly and smiling, despite her difficult past. Her life started hard, in which she never truly felt at home. At 18, she ended up on the streets and has traveled through countless cities since then.


Geesje recently passed away, and artist Kim Clerx created this artwork to continue Geesje's dream: that people look beyond their prejudices and see homeless people as individuals with stories and feelings, just like everyone else. Everyone has a story, and something goes on inside our little Geest...

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What is going on inside your Geesje

Artwork by Kim Clerx


Geesje was homeless for more than 25 years and a familiar sight on Wilhelminaplein in Eindhoven, always friendly and smiling, despite her difficult past. Her life started hard, in which she never truly felt at home. At 18, she ended up on the streets and has traveled through countless cities since then.


Geesje recently passed away, and artist Kim Clerx created this artwork to continue Geesje's dream: that people look beyond their prejudices and see homeless people as individuals with stories and feelings, just like everyone else. Everyone has a story, and something goes on inside our little Geest...

The Springboard

De Springplank invites everyone to pause and break the silence surrounding homelessness together. During Dutch Design Week, Stichting Springplank will be fully present with activities that raise awareness about homelessness. This year, the focus is on breaking down stigmas and strengthening the dialogue surrounding this societal issue.

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