TheESOP Fund Raiser and Art Auction held 2nd June 2018

Map of Tenderness (I am scared) by Sam Ainsley Screenprint No. 6 of 50

Map of Tenderness (I am scared) by Sam Ainsley Screenprint No. 6 of 50

The Essential School of Painting would like to thank all those who attended the auction, participated online and on the telephone for their generosity and support. The auction was conducted by the indomitable Michelle Owoo who is an artist, student and friend of the school. We appreciate the effort she made in making the whole event memorable. Michelle, you truly are multi-talented.

Kateboard by Grayson Perry - Artist's Proof limited edition 1 of 25

Kateboard by Grayson Perry – Artist’s Proof limited edition 1 of 25

We would also like to extend our wholehearted appreciation to all the artists who gave us their time, donated their work and talent. Without your support we wouldn’t have had a successful evening.

The Chapel Tower, Eton College by Anne Desmet RA Wood Engraving 15x3cms

The Chapel Tower by Anne Desmet RA

Special mention goes out to Grayson Perry CBE RA, Eileen Cooper OBE RA, Anne Desmet RA, Adrian Wiszniewski RSA, Rosemary Beaton, Dan Coombs, Guy Allott, Allan Ramsay, Jessica Voorsanger, Liane Lang, Johanna Melvin, Sam Ainsley, Elizabeth Hilliard Selka, Moyna Flannigan, Simon Head, Dannielle Hodson, Wendy Rolt, Mau Harrison, Pearl Brown OBE, our lovely assistants Peter Dixon and Luka Vardiashvili and last but not least Alison Harper who not only gave several works but helped organise it all.

“If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him. We must never forget that art is not a form of propaganda; it is a form of truth.”  John F Kennedy

 

All images used with consent of the artist. Copyright the respective artists. All rights reserved 2018.

About Andrew Wamae

Andrew Wamae is the Director and co-founder of the Essential School of Painting (ESOP). He has a deeply held belief in the power of art to transform lives and society, and a particular interest in exploring new models for art education beyond school; championing the twin ideals of excellence and affordability in a highly pressurised sector when university fees are soaring and student/ tutor contact time is at an all time low. Andrew is particularly keen to ensure that the visual arts continue to be supported and thrive well. A creative, innovative and visionary professional, Andrew, in conjunction with his co-founder Alison Harper, has transformed the Essential School of Painting from humble beginnings to an established institution holding from one-day to year-long courses and workshops for all levels of experience; from beginners to postgraduate and professional artists. He has managed to enlist the support of a long list of celebrated artists from multiple fields in the creative industry to teach or lecture at the school or in their studios.