jdl

former APA-Tower / Gunoldstraße 14-14, 1190 Wien │22.05.-29.05.2026

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Jdl
(netherlands)

Judith de Leeuw, also known as JDL street art, creates large- scale murals worldwide in order to draw attention to social issues. In a period of 6 years she managed to travel and work over 41 countries, including big parts of Europe, Asia and the United states. Growing up in child services, she has seen many dark places in life. Today she uses this as a tool for empathy and understanding for the less fortunate, who play main characters in her murals.

In a short period of time, JDL has won two awards, and had her work exhibited next to Banksy and Keith Haring. While evolving, Her work was shared by major platforms around the world such as CNN and Chicago tribune. In 2022, she was invited by the king and queen of the Netherlands to welcome the Italian president in the palace in order to represent the international artistic collaboration.

In 2025, her Statue of Liberty mural—depicting the iconic figure in shame—went viral worldwide, reaching over 34 million viewers. The piece sparked international conversation on freedom, justice, and the state of democracy. This breakthrough cemented her position as a leading voice in socially engaged street art.

JDL on Instagram