Post by svenman on Jun 14, 2010 4:20:01 GMT -8
for those that didn't hear this already, Burning candy crew member Rowdy lost all of his possessions and home in a recent fire.
there is a benefit auction being held this month to help raise funds. details below from steal from work...
Rooftop Burner Fund
www.stealfromwork.org/
So, there are plenty of charity events, plenty of causes worth fighting for, whole countries at war.... But sometimes it’s just about helping your friends, helping those you love. And here we’re taking the opportunity to help one of our best friends.
If you don’t know, here’s the introduction. Rowdy is one of the longest standing players in UK graffiti, supporting the scene and playing his part in what has now turned into a global phenomenon. He has painted with the best of them, in fact is one of the best of them, always sticking true to his vision, rocking his own style, never selling out his ideas. Recently he walked out of his house, which also served as his studio and when he returned a half hour later, everything had been burned to the ground. EVERYTHING! ID, money, clothes, personal possessions, art, the ability to make art, everything gone!
So, we’re taking this as an opportunity to support someone who has so readily supported us as a scene by auctioning some art to help him get back to a position where he can do what he does best, making art.
It’s a testament to his popularity and reputation that so many artists have donated work to this auction. All work has been personally donated by the artists and the galleries that represent them: Banksy, Paul Insect, Swoon, Sickboy, Hush, Espo, the whole Burning Candy crew and a whole bunch more... So, it’s your chance to buy something beautiful and at the same time help out someone who has helped in his way to make graffiti and street art what it is today.
The Auction
The Auction will be via e-bay at:
myworld.ebay.co.uk/stealfromwork
It will commence Thursday 24th June, and we will stagger the items over the next few days so they don’t all end together. (NOTE: the dates have changed so we don't clash with Glastonbury)
The first items will end Sunday 4th July. Other than Paypal fees & postage costs EVERY singe penny raised will go to Rowdy.
We will only be accepting bids via e-bay.
The Art
We'll shortly be posting images of the art received, keep checking back for updates.
A massive thanks to the following artists who have donated work:
Banksy
Case
Cept
Cyclops
Dan
Dscreet
Haka
Gold Peg
Guy Denning
Herakut
Hush
LL Brainwashed
Mighty Monkey
Motorboy
Mr Jago
Paris
Paul Insect
Sepr
Sickboy
SPQR
Static
Stickee
Sweet Toof
Swoon
Tek33
Tom Hine
3Dom
45rpm
More still to be announced
And also huge thanks to the following galleries for donating:
Black Rat Projects
Campbarbossa
Pictures On Walls
Thanks also to everyone who has helped promote and realise this auction, endless love to you all...Lucas & Jono x
EMAIL CONTACT
stealfromwork@gmail.com
PHONE ENQUIRIES
+ 44 (0) 7527 140 323
ADDRESS
The Long Arm Gallery
Bridewell Street
Bristol
BS1 3PY
UK
Steal From Work Ltd is a not for profit
workers co-operative.
there is a benefit auction being held this month to help raise funds. details below from steal from work...
Rooftop Burner Fund
www.stealfromwork.org/
So, there are plenty of charity events, plenty of causes worth fighting for, whole countries at war.... But sometimes it’s just about helping your friends, helping those you love. And here we’re taking the opportunity to help one of our best friends.
If you don’t know, here’s the introduction. Rowdy is one of the longest standing players in UK graffiti, supporting the scene and playing his part in what has now turned into a global phenomenon. He has painted with the best of them, in fact is one of the best of them, always sticking true to his vision, rocking his own style, never selling out his ideas. Recently he walked out of his house, which also served as his studio and when he returned a half hour later, everything had been burned to the ground. EVERYTHING! ID, money, clothes, personal possessions, art, the ability to make art, everything gone!
So, we’re taking this as an opportunity to support someone who has so readily supported us as a scene by auctioning some art to help him get back to a position where he can do what he does best, making art.
It’s a testament to his popularity and reputation that so many artists have donated work to this auction. All work has been personally donated by the artists and the galleries that represent them: Banksy, Paul Insect, Swoon, Sickboy, Hush, Espo, the whole Burning Candy crew and a whole bunch more... So, it’s your chance to buy something beautiful and at the same time help out someone who has helped in his way to make graffiti and street art what it is today.
The Auction
The Auction will be via e-bay at:
myworld.ebay.co.uk/stealfromwork
It will commence Thursday 24th June, and we will stagger the items over the next few days so they don’t all end together. (NOTE: the dates have changed so we don't clash with Glastonbury)
The first items will end Sunday 4th July. Other than Paypal fees & postage costs EVERY singe penny raised will go to Rowdy.
We will only be accepting bids via e-bay.
The Art
We'll shortly be posting images of the art received, keep checking back for updates.
A massive thanks to the following artists who have donated work:
Banksy
Case
Cept
Cyclops
Dan
Dscreet
Haka
Gold Peg
Guy Denning
Herakut
Hush
LL Brainwashed
Mighty Monkey
Motorboy
Mr Jago
Paris
Paul Insect
Sepr
Sickboy
SPQR
Static
Stickee
Sweet Toof
Swoon
Tek33
Tom Hine
3Dom
45rpm
More still to be announced
And also huge thanks to the following galleries for donating:
Black Rat Projects
Campbarbossa
Pictures On Walls
Thanks also to everyone who has helped promote and realise this auction, endless love to you all...Lucas & Jono x
EMAIL CONTACT
stealfromwork@gmail.com
PHONE ENQUIRIES
+ 44 (0) 7527 140 323
ADDRESS
The Long Arm Gallery
Bridewell Street
Bristol
BS1 3PY
UK
Steal From Work Ltd is a not for profit
workers co-operative.
