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Printing for Solidarity: grab bargain artworks for a cause

Running this month, Printing In Solidarity is an online art fundraiser curated by Australian artist Hugh Van Schaick in response to the global Black Lives Matter and the ongoing Stop Aboriginal Deaths in Custody movements.

Sturts desert pea 2 by Anna May Henry

The project brings together a diverse range of Australian artists who share the goal of becoming better allies by raising money and awareness. Until 1 September, you’ll be able to buy some amazing digital prints from the likes of Amrita Hepi, Stanislava Pinchuk and Zaiba Khan, Anu Kumar, Glendyn Ivin, Saskia Wilson, Bryce Anderson, Sam Doctor, Evie Cahir, Maxwell Finch, Chaya Kasif, Patrick Cremin, Steve Tierney and many more.

Max’s Room by Evie Cahir
Reemroshan by Sim Kaur

Prints include reproductions of photographs, paintings, drawings, collages and prints sold as digital prints on fine art paper ranging from a very affordable $100 to $150. There will also be a small selection of limited editions and one-off original works available. All proceeds will be donated to the Aboriginal Legal Service and Children’s Ground.

Black Throated Finch by Matthew Kentmann
Old Man by Hugh Van Schaick

“As the world stands in solidarity with the black community in the US, we acknowledge that this is just as much an Australian issue,” says Hugh. “For too long, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait community have suffered injustice and violence inflicted by our government and police.

Stairs by Lekhena Porter

“We hope to raise funds to support the work these organisations are doing to support young Indigenous Australians. It’s time to speak up, using our voice and platform to encourage accountability, change the discourse and fight for the equality and sovereignty of our First Nations peoples.”

Buy artworks online or check out their Instagram

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Art auction proceeds go to save the Great Barrier Reef

Lilli Waters' 'Coral Lands'
Lilli Waters' 'Coral Lands'

The work of Melbourne artist Samantha Iurada, in collaboration with Sea Shepherd Australia, ‘Operation Reef Defence’ is an online art auction being held this month with 100 per cent of proceeds going directly toward Great Barrier Reef conservation efforts.

Samantha Iurada with her auction piece 'Coral Shelf'
Samantha Iurada with her auction piece ‘Coral Shelf’

With first-hand experience of the reef (Samantha lived and worked on it during her early twenties), Samantha saw the opportunity for art to tell a story of how the reef is under treat. Inspired by the reef, exhibiting artists include Samantha Iurada, Kara Rosenlund, Lilli Waters, Katie Wyatt and Lisa Morgan.

Lisa Morgan artwork
Lisa Morgan’s reef-inspired ‘A blue embrace of sorts’

When Samantha was 19, she moved to Airlie Beach and got work on a dive and sail boat that toured the Whitsunday Island and outer reef. “My job was in the galley as a cook where I spent my early mornings and afternoons cooking for the guests. During the day when I was not cooking I was able to part take in the guests activities, such as snorkelling and diving. Still to this very day I can remember the very first time I dove on the reef, I just remember being in shock by the wonder of life and colour that lay underneath,” says Samantha.

Lilli Waters' 'Coral Lands'
Lilli Waters’ ‘Coral Lands’

“From there I continued to live and work there for another 12 months, experiencing all of the wonders that the reef had to offer. Interestingly though, all the way back then, marine biologists on the boats would talk of the damage we were all doing and how the reef had changed. But never would I have believed that only 14 years later one third of the reef would be dead and 50 per cent of all corals dead from bleaching, crown of thorns and human impact,” says Samantha.

Kara Rosenlund's 'Big Blue'
Kara Rosenlund’s ‘Big Blue’

“Fast forward to today, 16 years later, I’m now a mother of two and working as an artist in Melbourne where I live with my children and husband. Since the first mass bleaching in 2016 I have dedicated all my painting to raising awareness to the plight of the Great Barrier Reef,” says Samantha.

Katie Wyatt's 'Driftwood'
Katie Wyatt’s ‘Driftwood’

The exhibition partner, Sea Shepherd, is an international ocean conservation movement and its work in Australia involves fighting to protect The Great Barrier Reef, mostly by stopping the development of the Adani coal mine –  something that potentially spells disaster for the world heritage listed site.

A piece by Brad Teodoruk
An auction piece by artist Brad Teodoruk

The ‘Operation Reef Defence’ auction will take place online from October 12-27 where you can bid on 21 original artworks, Sea Shepherd photography and historical sea shepherd items dating back 40 years.

For more | How to buy contemporary Aboriginal art in an ethical way

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Check out the Valentine’s day online art auction for epilepsy

Did you know that the patron saint of love, St Valentine, is also the patron saint of epilepsy? Neither did we. In honour of that fact, the Art for Epilepsy online auction will take place on Valentine’s Day this year, to raise much needed funds for people living with epilepsy.

NSW Artist Mia Oatley with her work - NOT THE AUCTION PIECE

NSW artist and epilepsy sufferer Mia Oatley with one of her works (not up for auction)

Archibald Prize finalist Mia Oatley, herself an epilepsy sufferer, knows the struggle all too well. “As an artist living with epilepsy, I understand the challenges of living with the condition and the importance of bringing it out of the shadows,” says Mia who was diagnosed with focal epilepsy at the age of 15.

NSW Artist Kerry Barnes donated work LOVE

NSW artist Kerry Barnes’ auction piece titled ‘Love’

“Living with seizures is difficult, but the widespread misunderstanding about epilepsy makes it more challenging. I’m keen for people to know that it is entirely possible and very common to have a full and vibrant life whilst living with epilepsy,” says Mia.

NSW Artist Marie Schlederer donated work Hummingbird 1NSW Artist Marie Schlederer’s auction piece titled ‘Hummingbird’

From abstracts to water colours, illustrations and mixed media, there will be lots of great pieces up for grabs by artists such as Mia, Michael Weitnauer, Erin Whitty, James Ainslie and Katie Mckinnon.

SA Artist Claire Wee donated work Pluie Violette framed SA artist Claire Wee’s auction piece titled ‘Pluie Violette’

“I love the auction’s connection between St Valentine, love and art. What a beautiful way to bring the community together and highlight this important issue while providing a great opportunity for people to buy some quality art!” says Mia.

NSW Artist Gabrielle Jones donated work Charm's PowerNSW Artist Gabrielle Jones’ auction piece titled ‘Charm’s Power’

To participate in the auction, pre-register here or jump online from February 14.