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For many it is a very tough time. For charities it is also a very scary time, for some their income has dried up. Over the coming weeks I will be sharing stories that will warm your heart, make you smile and maybe have you reaching for the tissues.
Today, Kit Domino talks about the Sunflower Art Project on Assoc. with the SAA
For many it is a very tough time. For charities it is also a very scary time, for some their income has dried up. Over the coming weeks I will be sharing stories that will warm your heart, make you smile and maybe have you reaching for the tissues.
A few days ago I was more than honoured to be approached by the
Society for All Artists (The SAA) for permission to use my
"Sunflowers" painting as part of the social media promotion for a new
fundraising project the Society has been working on in collaboration across the
art industry with artists, art suppliers and others to announce "The Sunflower Project".
The sunflower is a symbol of hope and healing, so of course I said yes. There
was no hesitation.
These past 6 months have been a terrible time worldwide thanks
to the Coronavirus Pandemic, and many of us have lost someone to this dreadful
illness. A close family member, a relative, a friend or colleague, and as a
consequence of lockdown, the virus has affected how
we have been able to mourn their passing at such a sad and difficult
time. We've been unable to seek support and comfort from our families and
friends. No shoulder to weep on, no comforting hand to hold or hug from those
we hold dear and so often the case, unable to attend the funeral of one so
cherished, whether their passing was from the illness or other causes. Such
lonely and strange times.
For those in lockdown, art has proved a comfort. Many people and
children taking up the hobby for the first time. My painting has certainly
helped keep me going, although my "Sunflowers" was painted a couple
of summer's ago, inspired by those growing in my garden that year.
About the Project
With this in mind, the aim of the Sunflower Project is
to encourage people – artists and non-artists alike – to draw or paint a
sunflower in memoriam of friends and family lost during this terrible time, in
order to create a lasting memorial website which will enable people the
opportunity to upload their artwork, creating a gallery of creations to share
with the world, and ensure that every life lost during the crisis was
remembered and treasured. To build and maintain such a dedicated website is expensive,
thus the society is looking to raise £20,000 from the public in order to
facilitate what will be a spectacular permanent memorial to our loved ones.
The website will be, due to be launched in late August, will be
free of charge to use. In addition to the artwork gallery, the site will
include signposting, advice and support for bereavement and mental health. In
addition, it is hoped the project will be used to actively fundraise for the
much-needed support of those with mental health difficulties.
To see more information and donate, please visit here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Co-vid-Art-project-sunflower
Please donate a little something if you are able and help create
a permanent art memorial to those who have lost their lives to Covid-19.
"Sunflowers"
"Sunflowers" is for sale at £100.00 (UK only). Should
you wish to purchase it, I am donating the full amount to the Sunflower
Project, so you will be helping this exciting and lasting cause. Contact me via
the comments box to this post or direct on my email kitdominoart@gmail.com.
Painted in acrylics on stretched canvas, it measures 50x36 cm
(18"x14") and will be supplied ready to hang.
Prints and notebooks, and other items will be available soon.
Again, proceeds will be donated to the cause.
Kit Domino Art: https://kitdominoart.com/
Kit Domino Website: https://kitdomino.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kitdominoart/
If you would like to share your story and the charity you support, please contact me. In the meantime, please come back for more inspiring stories.
I hope the sun is shining on your face and in your heart.
Pauline
2 comments:
Thank you, Pauline, for Shining A Light. It's a great project. And as an addendum, the sunflower painting has sold for more than the asking price this weekend, with the money going to the Sunflower Project fund. Kit x
That is wonderful news. Someone has a beautiful painting. x
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