Prize draws on Crowdfunder
Individual prize draws are not promoted or endorsed by Crowdfunder.
Patia x Tom Hurley x Mental Health Motorbikes
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Aim
Win a one-of-a-kind Scorpion Moto Seat hand-painted by PATIA and hand-crafted by TH Custom Seats in support of the Mental Health Motorbikes.
Win a one-of-a-kind Scorpion Moto Seat by PATIA x TH Custom Seats in support of the Mental Health Motorbikes.
This truly one-of-a-kind Scorpion Motorcycle Seat was first handcrafted by amazing Tom Hurley Custom Seats and handed over to Patia to come up with a design and then carefully hand paint it on the leather surface with special textile paints.
The seat was purposefully made flat on the back, so it can be hung in your chosen interior. Tom attached a cool hanger that he made from a bike chain, that comes with two screws in the parcel (packed separately in the parcel, hence it’s not on the video).
The result is a unique money-can’t-buy item that will be irresistible to motorcycle enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Handmade from scratch at Tom’s workshop in Scotland, designed and hand painted by Patia in West Yorkshire, its value is impossible to quantify.
The prize draw will be open for 3 weeks.
From each ticket 30% goes to the amazing work of Mental Health Motorbikes; you can find further details below. The rest of the proceedings will cover all the work put into this project, supporting Tom’s and Patia’s incredible work.
For Every Poison, There is a Medicine… Dare to Find It.
“I wanted to give people strength over their situations in life, however small or tragic they might be. My biological father’s death is not the first traumatic event in my life. But I refuse to give my power away to external events or the ego, which will always be afraid of the unknown.
The healing journey wasn’t easy. There is a combination of things that helped me get back on my feet each time, biker communities, therapy, friends, journaling (a lot), riding my bike, working on a project, or spending time in nature.
However, there were some days that got so dark, I couldn’t see a way out.
And every single time these emotions were so strong, I would let them out and then I was persuading myself out of fear into curiosity. Whenever I feel stuck or overwhelmed, I go back to ‘ok, what are the options?’ ‘what I could do about it (even if I don’t feel like it)?’ ‘what meaning do I attach to this story?', and ‘Is this story the ultimate truth?’
A question will shift your focus from ‘I can’t’ handle it’ or ‘I don’t know what or how’ to rising above worry, sadness, anger, doubt, pressure, whatever that is that’s holding you back from creating more joyful experiences in your life and turning any experience into your strength.
That's why I wanted to support Mental Health Motorbikes. Sometimes one conversation with a stranger or a specialist can be a lifesaver. And more than ever, we need good people to unlock their power to contribute to this world with their unique gifts.
Don't hush that Rebel within you. Open up to it.
Give yourself permission to do what you truly desire, ask for help, heal, slow down, and reinvent yourself. Deep down you know exactly what at least could be the next step bringing you closer, and it might be different for you. You will be shocked by what you are capable of, over and over again until you trust yourself, your decisions, and your process, and build that safety within, not based on external or material things.
I believe in you.
With love xx
Patia.
PS: Thank you for being here! Come say Hi through email, whatsapp, or whatever works for you, I will be happy to hear from you [I mean it]"
About the Mental Health Motorbikes
Mental Health Motorbike is a national charity
Registered Charity No. 1196406
“Our Charity Objective:
Mental Health Motorbike is a free face to face and online mental health first aid support charity for the biker community throughout the UK. We exist to create meaningful and purposeful opportunities, for all bikers, so that together we grow the wellbeing of the biker community. We do this through 1 to 1 and peer support, events, training activities and projects, working in partnership with other organisations and clubs.”
About Tom Hurley Custom Seats.
"Specialising in bespoke motorcycle seat recovering and custom design.
From elegantly simple tuck & roll to tweed and hand punched leather broguing to a laser etched photographic image, all designs from previous work can be adapted and elements of inspiration taken and combined to create a unique seat design."
About PATIA
With her love for nature and anything wheel-driven, Patia continues to create meaningful works of art that are a true reflection of her client's personalities and visions.
She understands the importance of creating something that not only looks beautiful but also serves a deeper purpose.
To connect. To express your most authentic self.
And for Patia, authenticity is today’s luxury.
Her commitment to quality and her ability to bring a unique vision to life make her the go-to artist for those looking to create something truly one-of-a-kind.
Whether it's “tattooing” your beloved bike or crafting a piece of art for your home, Patia approaches each project with the same level of care and attention to detail.
And as her clients say: “She is the joy to work with”.
“For me, the definition of a ‘bespoke artwork’ is
the connection between the client and the artist, two unique souls bringing a particular vision into a tangible art form in the universe’s divine timing,
How valuable is that..”
patia.co.uk - Tattoo Your Stuff
Instagram: patia.dk
If you would like to support Patia further or just have a look around and get inspired, check out the projects, interviews, or her new Art Print release called "Hushed Rebel" via the link among other rad stuff in there.
Prize Gallery
Earlier stages of the project:
What if we hit the stretch target?
If we raise a bigger amount, obviously that means a bigger donation to the MHM Charity, but what about the rest?
Your contribution would have an immense impact on Patia's ability to create more meaningful projects, that require: quality time spent on thinking, designing, decision process, communicating with brands, organizing, hand painting, content creation, and many more aspects that are not visible at first sight. This is not even a full-time job. It's like 10 jobs, and some will need to be delegated so she can focus on bringing even more value to the table.
What exactly are Patia's aims?
1. Painting live on bike shows to connect with like-minded people, which require materials, transport, artwork preparation, organizing/ hiring space and giveaways or raffles, etc. so you can see the process of creation, and have a friendly chat about your project or anything art/bike-related, from struggles to successes. This is based on past events and the lovely conversations with attendees.
Last year's exhibitor at:
- Devitt MCN Excel Motorcycle Show - February 2023 - London
- Kickback Custom Motorcycle Show - April 2023 - Manchester
- The Bike Shed Motorcycle Show - May 2023 - London
- Camp VC Women Moto Event - August 2023 - Llangollen, Wales
(will be updating these on the website soon)
2024 Confirmed at the moment:
- The Bike Shed Moto Show - May, London
2. Creating more valuable content, not only around the projects, but sharing more studio behind the scenes and from the bike trips and events, the creative processes, and the mental benefits of engaging with art whether it's through happenings, personal projects, becoming an art collector or discovering your own creative journey.
For now this would include:
- video series including the above-mentioned topics
- more 'Rad News' articles on the website & in the form of a newsletter, sharing thoughts straight from my journal
3. 'Tattoo Your Stuff' adult workshops online and in person, based on recent interest. Get ready to decompress, get into a flow state, and get guidance on your creative journey, I wish I had had it 10 years ago.
For now:
- individual online 1-day workshop, from the comfort of your desk
- organizing space for small groups
- online video series
Here's a recent testimonial from lovely Merve:
The best thing about reaching these goals? It's all about building a crew of supportive rebels just like us! Together, we're sparking change one awesome artwork and chat at a time, empowering each other along the way.
This project successfully funded on 3rd April 2024