The Prize
Up for grabs in this auction is a completely unique, one of a kind, hand painted pair of Celtic & Co 'House boots' (UK Size 5). These boots were very kindly donated to me by Celtic & Co to transform into 'wearable wave' art. With the boots being a factory second they were not quite up to the companies quality control standards, but once transformed into a canvas the previous blemishes are now completely hidden!
I have upcycled something with a slight imperfection into 'Wearable Waves' allowing you to bring the magic of the ocean with you where ever you are.
The Cause
Being a Cornwall based Seascape Artist, the ocean means a great deal to me and I aim with every piece I create, every sale I make, to donate towards ocean conservation charities. The sale of these boots will go to help two incredible charities, Oceana UK and The Wave Project.
The preservation of our oceans, the subject matter of all my paintings, is something I am incredibly passionate about. It frightens and saddens me at the pollution and waste that is discarded into our water systems, we must make a change to preserve them for future generations.
Oceana UK is fighting for our seas to get the protection they deserve. Based in Cornwall they are closely connected to the ocean wildlife and conservation communities. They are also leaders in campaigning directly with UK parliament, aiming to influence policy to protect the ocean.
The Wave Project, based in Newquay, are doing incredible things with their Surf Therapy programme. Improving children's mental health and wellbeing by immersing them in the healing power of the ocean. Surf Therapy is an evidence-based programme that enables children and young people to build confidence and overcome anxiety barriers through surfing. The ocean has and continues to work its magic on me, so I am incredibly passionate about sharing this with others who need it most.
How to Enter
To help me support these amazing charities, all you have to do is bid on these one of a kind, hand painted boots! Help me preserve our oceans for future generations.
Each donation of £10 gets you one entry into the final draw, each additional denomination of £10 gets you an additional entry. So to clarify, if you donate £10 thats one entry, if you donate £50 thats 5 entries, £100 gets you 10. The more entries the better chance you have to win!
If you don't quite have the funds available to donate, you are able to enter for free via post. Please send a postcard to the Gemma Lessinger Art Studio with your desire to enter, one postcard will be one entry.
Please share this with people you think may want to take part! Share on your social channels and tag @gemmalessingerart and @celticandco
The auction will run from 7am Monday 3rd March 2025 until midnight on Sunday 6th April 2025. The winner will then be contacted via email from [email protected] on Monday 7th April 2025.
Thank you so much for your interest in this auction, I hope you are able to support in anyway you can.
Best Wishes
Gemma Lessinger
www.gemmalessinger.com