[chablis]

I don't believe this has been posted, but I'm sure this will be of interest to some.


SHUTTHEDUCKUP charity, some great ebay items



All net proceeds will support East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Funds. We help to make a difference to over 8000 people a day at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust by supporting research, patient care and experience and staff development.





www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?item=196008423034&rt=nc&_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l2562&_ssn=shutheduckup







Blurb from their listing




Background Bob is back again!!



Background Bob is the alter ego of my 15 year old son Noah. Noah has hydrocephalus, epilepsy, cerebral palsy and scoliosis, but despite that he is an incredibly smiley young man who loves to paint.



Over the last 3 years he has been collaborating with artists from all over the world. Background Bob paints the abstract background on cardboard and then sends it to artists to add their wonderful artwork. This was a project started in 2020 in lock down, designed to be a bit of fun, and it quickly became a global phenomenon. So far Background Bob has collaborated with over 750 artists from all over the world. It has been a fully inclusive project and artists from all genres and of all abilities have taken part.



Background Bob has produced 3 books in total and held 3 exhibitions containing all the collaborations.



The project has already raised an incredible £160,000 so far in aid of Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity, and all funds raised have been used to make beautiful changes at Colchester Hospital. Sadly Noah has spent a lot of time here, and this is our way of saying thank you for looking after him. The hope is that the funds raised will continue to help other families like ours



This is you chance to own a piece of this beautiful project. Each collaboration is a totally unique piece of artwork. All pieces are original and signed by the artists on the front or the back unless otherwise stated



Artwork is approx 20cm x 28cm on reclaimed cardboard. Because of the nature of cardboard some pieces have creases and uneven edges, which only adds to the character of the pieces.



We would love to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all the artists involved in this years project, and the previous of course. They have produced some stunning pieces..........so go and get bidding



We are happy to combine shipping costs, so you can bid on as many as you like. Buyers are responsible for all shipping taxes



Please be patient once the auction ends. Packing over 250 pieces takes time, and we are just a normal family with a few helpers. we will do our best to get your winning piece to you as soon as possible



Good Luck

[chablis]

Collaborations with



Grayson Perry

Shepard Fairey

FinDac

Mr Doodle

My Dog Sighs

Eyesaw

TLP - The London Police

and many more

[Daniel Silk]

Ahhh I was looking at that just a few days ago.

The Banksy piece, I was a bit confused if it was a collaboration with Banksy?

[chablis]

I think it is fair to say no to that one.

Apparently in association with "Banksy Hates Me" who is not likely to be much loved on here.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/196004166030?hash=item2da2c2398e:g:G4IAAOSwHpBlFd5a

[Tobi187]

Oct 12, 2023 8:37:30 GMT 1 Daniel Silk said:

Ahhh I was looking at that just a few days ago.

The Banksy piece, I was a bit confused if it was a collaboration with Banksy?

Are you referring to this piece?



This is not a collaboration with Banksy but with someone who used to be on this forum as well, calling himself 'Banksy Hates Me.' A bit misleading as usual.

[Acme Thunderer]

These Background Bob auctions have now finished and over 250 pieces sold raising a massive £66k+ for charity. All the artists who contributed over the last three auctions have made this an enjoyable project to follow.

Below are the highest prices achieved for the latest auction.

I’m really pleased to have won one of these as there was a specific piece I first saw 14 months ago so I’ve been waiting all this time.

Will be interested if anyone can guess which piece I bought (it’s not the Pahnl) or what their favourite is.

[chablis]

Congratulations, win-win, you get a piece of art, the charity cash to do their work.

Was it the Ed Sheeran, man that is lush, the guitar is particularly good, you feel you could pick it off the page and play it.

[PRO]

Nice to see Eyesaw doing well, up there with the big boys..

[Loobaz]

Some really sad news yesterday, but my word, what an incredible legacy this chap has left.

My heart goes out to all those close to Noah and his family and friends, and there were many.

"Please do not be sad, please celebrate his positive nature. Smile more, embrace happiness. Be more Bob."

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cz6kKQnoN3s

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-67488126

[PRO]

True legend.... Heart goes out to the family x