WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!
On 21 November 2015 at 16:19, <bj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>
> Something happened over this last month which blew my mind.
>
> As
> most of you will know, since I moved to my present village from the city
> of Christchurch ( fortunately before the devastating earthquakes they
> had there), about 6 years ago, I have tried to take part in the local
> art scene through photography. I have participated in many of the
> exhibitions held, and tried to join a co-operative which has its own
> gallery (Hullaballo). And I have exhibited at local craft fairs.
>
> If
> you had asked me if I thought I was considered by local artists to be an
> artist, I would have said "No".
>
> Out of the blue, two days after our
> house fire, I was approached by one of the leading lights of the
> Hullabaloo Arts Collective, and informed that they wished to have an art
> auction to get me back on my feet, so to speak. And, would I agree?
>
>
> Well, I did. It would have been ungracious to decline such friendship.
> Emotionally, I was overcome by this totally unexpected proposal.
>
> The
> auction was held last Friday evening; 51 objects were up for auction,
> and (at a guess) 70 people showed up. A great auctioneer gave his
> considerable services for free. We provided food (nibbles) and drink.
>
>
> It was held at OCTA Gallery
> http://cromwellheritageprecinct.co.nz/arts/octa-gallery/
>
> Apart from
> being professionally run, it was a great fun evening. Hilarious at times
> !! Most items were sold. My son Eric phoned the gallery from London UK
> just before the auction started and consulted with me about two items I
> was to bid on for him ( I won one, the other (a photograph) went too
> high).
>
> For those on facebook, see here.
>
>
> https://www.facebook.com/objects.of.art/
>
>
> https://www.facebook.com/hullabaloo-art-space-121751894536040/?fref=ts
>
>
> I was able to buy a sapphire ring for my wife's birthday on the 28th
> of this month at a great price as well.
>
> I have also been blessed with
> two very nice pieces of Olympus gear from this Olympus community, for
> which I am very grateful.
>
> I am totally amazed, and very grateful, for
> the goodwill shown to me from many people all over after our calamity.
>
>
> I may post a few shots on tope2. I did not take many.
>
> With best
> regards, Brian Swale
>
>
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