The auction will take place this Sunday 16 February in Melbourne and 100% of proceeds will be donated to The Victorian Bushfire Appeal. The Victorian Bushfire Appeal provides a formal channel for the public to donate money to affected families and communities, by working with local communities to inform and drive the distribution of funds. The Victorian Bushfire Appeal will be conducted by the Bendigo Bank’s charitable arm, Community Enterprise Foundation. Funds raised will be used in a range of locally identified charitable areas to provide practical relief and recovery in the fire-affected areas.
Sandra Powell and Andrew King have been enthusiastic supporters and collectors of Street Art for over a decade. Their personal collection comprises some of the most recognised international and Australian street artists alongside those just emerging. Almost 100 works of art have been donated by artists including Shepard Fairey, Rone, Swoon, Anthony Lister, D*Face, Adnate, Ron English, Dabs Myla and Hush, with prices ranging from $500 to $20,000, forming an exciting stand-alone section of the auction.
A Melbourne icon and a much-loved family jeweller, Kozminsky Studio occupies an elegant atelier in the heart of the city on Collins Street.
An exquisite, marquise cut diamond ring is among the pieces generously donated by Kozminsky Studio. The ring was gifted to Kirsten Albrecht by her mother, Jan and she has said of the ring, “I have so many beautiful memories of my mother, who was a generous and caring woman - I know that she would want to share her love of her birthplace, Australia at this challenging time.”
Another of this country’s most popular artists, David Bromley’s paintings are instantly recognisable and adorn the walls of public and private collectors all over the world. His unique aesthetic, however, extends far beyond the canvas. He and his wife and creative partner, Yuge, bring their passion, imagination and creative vision to life in a range of projects from interiors to fashion, exhibitions to events via Bromley & Co.
David was one of the first to contact Leonard Joel, and he has generously donated his painting, The Journey.
Established in 1998, Melbourne based Fox Galleries presents exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, with a focus on conceptually driven and visually compelling works. Director Michael Fox said, “Watching the ongoing bushfire disaster unfold during the summer holidays, I was moved, and the artists of Fox Galleries were moved, to make whatever contribution we could to assist the affected communities and the injured wildlife populations.”
And, “In the last year, Fox Galleries has held several shows addressing climate change, most recently Emilie Heurtevent 'Nature', which opened two weeks before the New Years’ Eve disaster at Mallacoota. Emilie has donated a painting from 'Nature' to the auction. Other donating artists include Mark Schaller, Victor Rubin, Christine Johnson, Esther Erlich, Mark Davis, Chonggang Du, Shannon Smiley, Eddie Botha and Wayne Fogden. I will also be donating artworks from my private collection.”
The Bushfire Relief Auction will be held on Sunday 16 February, at 6pm. Viewing is on Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 February, 10am-4pm at Leonard Joel, 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC 3141
