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"REACH OUT" - created by 88 NZ Artists
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- Closed: Tue 29 Jul 2008, 8:22 pm
- Listing #: 166724806
88 artists from the NZ Art Guild have joined forces to raise awareness & funds for the Mental Health Foundation of NZ by creating this amazing artwork called "Reach Out"
** 20% of the proceeds from this sale are being donated to the Mental Health Foundation **
TITLE: Reach Out
SIZE: 127cm x 152cm x 3.5cm
MEDIA: Panels and framing are wood. Artworks incorporate various mixed media including acrylic, oil, pastel, mosaic, resin, collage
BACKGROUND COLOURS: Titan buff and cadmium red medium
ARTISTS: 88 artists painted 90 individual panels (names listed in comments section & in images)
EXTRAS: hanging brackets, artist list & background information
DESIGNED BY: Sophia Elise, Melissa Muirhead & Tanya Dann
Each year the NZ Art Guild creates a collaborative artwork which all members have the opportunity to participate in. This year artists were commissioned to complete an artwork on a small wooden panel that was provided for them. The inspiration was the phrase "On Your Mind".
The overall image of the artwork is kept secret, even from those participating in it, until the unveiling of the artwork on the opening night of the NZ Art Guild Annual Members Exhibition at the Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna - officially opened by Mayor Williams on July 1st.
This artwork is only available for sale via trademe but is currently exhibited at the Bruce Mason Centre until July 30th.
Judi Clements, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation says "We're delighted to be working with the NZ Art Guild to promote awareness of depression through such a vibrant project. Depression affects men and women of all ages, races, and economic groups, and is not something you can just snap out of. "
The Foundation will use the funds to raise awareness of depression through their "Out Of The Blue" campaign.
Limited edition prints of Reach Out are available (please see seperate auctions) and $5 from the sale of each of these is being donated to the Mental Health Foundation also.
** 20% of the proceeds from this sale are being donated to the Mental Health Foundation **
TITLE: Reach Out
SIZE: 127cm x 152cm x 3.5cm
MEDIA: Panels and framing are wood. Artworks incorporate various mixed media including acrylic, oil, pastel, mosaic, resin, collage
BACKGROUND COLOURS: Titan buff and cadmium red medium
ARTISTS: 88 artists painted 90 individual panels (names listed in comments section & in images)
EXTRAS: hanging brackets, artist list & background information
DESIGNED BY: Sophia Elise, Melissa Muirhead & Tanya Dann
Each year the NZ Art Guild creates a collaborative artwork which all members have the opportunity to participate in. This year artists were commissioned to complete an artwork on a small wooden panel that was provided for them. The inspiration was the phrase "On Your Mind".
The overall image of the artwork is kept secret, even from those participating in it, until the unveiling of the artwork on the opening night of the NZ Art Guild Annual Members Exhibition at the Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna - officially opened by Mayor Williams on July 1st.
This artwork is only available for sale via trademe but is currently exhibited at the Bruce Mason Centre until July 30th.
Judi Clements, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation says "We're delighted to be working with the NZ Art Guild to promote awareness of depression through such a vibrant project. Depression affects men and women of all ages, races, and economic groups, and is not something you can just snap out of. "
The Foundation will use the funds to raise awareness of depression through their "Out Of The Blue" campaign.
Limited edition prints of Reach Out are available (please see seperate auctions) and $5 from the sale of each of these is being donated to the Mental Health Foundation also.
Please read the questions and answers for this auction.
Shipping details
- To be arranged
- Seller allows pick-ups
- Seller is located in North Shore, Auckland
Payment details
- NZ bank deposit
- Cash
About the seller
- 100% positive feedback
- Member since Jul 2008
Closes: Tue 29 Jul, 8:22 pm. 2008 This auction used auto-extend. 
Questions and answers
Seller Comment: PARTICIPATING ARTISTS (Rows 1 - 9 left to right)
ROW 1 - 1.Erika Hussellmann 2.Trish Muir 3.William Rutledge 4.Ronda Turk 5.Rochelle van der Werff 6.Jude Blake 7.Megan Morris 8.Sophia Elise 9.Viv Hansen -
ROW 2 - 10.Sharon Burger 11.Julia Dungan 12.Jen Longshaw 13.Carol Winterburn 14.Tessa Birks 15.Damian Barnshaw 16.John Sargeant 17.Lisz Bodsworth 18.Margaret Ngawaka
8:08 pm, Sat 19 Jul
Seller Comment: PARTICIPATING ARTISTS (Rows 1 - 9 left to right)
ROW 1 - 1.Erika Hussellmann 2.Trish Muir 3.William Rutledge 4.Ronda Turk 5.Rochelle van der Werff 6.Jude Blake 7.Megan Morris 8.Sophia Elise 9.Viv Hansen -
ROW 2 - 10.Sharon Burger 11.Julia Dungan 12.Jen Longshaw 13.Carol Winterburn 14.Tessa Birks 15.Damian Barnshaw 16.John Sargeant 17.Lisz Bodsworth 18.Margaret Ngawaka
8:08 pm, Sat 19 Jul
Seller Comment: ROW 3 - 19.Tereana Davies 20.Wendy Murphy 21.Catherine Outwin 22.Donna Steel 23.Angela Laby 24.Trish MacReady 25.Sher Green 26.Wendy Matthews 27.Helen West - ROW 4 - 28.Deanna Gracie 29.Christine Dempster 30.Tanya Dann 31.Sophia Elise 32.Melissa Muirhead 33.Lynn Morrison 34.Anne Lengauer 35.Terri Dangen 36.Maria Hartley
8:09 pm, Sat 19 Jul
Seller Comment: ROW 5 - 37.Jennifer Christiansen 38.Eleanor Wenman 39.Melissa Muirhead 40.Anni Morris 41.Beate Minderjahn 42.Ingrid Boot 43.Tineswari Maruthamuthu 44.Cath Sheard 45.Sandra Toornstra - ROW 6 - 46.Rachael Inch 47.Paulette Shepherd 48.Pam Buffery 49.Tracey Stringer 50.Elissa Ramsey 51.Tony Brown 52.Des Lattey 53.RifRaf 54.Marlene Faithfull
8:09 pm, Sat 19 Jul
Seller Comment: ROW 7 - 55.Ricky Kazmierczak 56.Shiree Meikle 57.Shelley Van Soest 58.Lyn Hurring 59.Elspeth Alix Batt 60.Lyn Murray 61.Liz de King 62.Chris Cruickshank 63.Cheryl Irwin - Row 8 - 64.Jane Bold 65.Tracy MacDonald 66.Natalie Makeef 67.Silver Dunlop 68.Kelly Gatchell Hartley 69.Helen McNamara 70.Peter Augustin 71.Sally Blyth 72.Cairyn Tomokino
8:11 pm, Sat 19 Jul
Seller Comment: ROW 9 - 73.Joanne Louise 74.Bobby Shen 75.Natasha Wheeler 76.Alison Mulgrew 77.Lesley Carew 78.Sharlene Ngatapuna 79.Ron Esplin 80.Michele Bluck 81.Fiona Woods - ROW 10 - 82.Gail Boyle 83.Kirsty Black 84.Jane Santos 85.Lynette McKinstrie 86.Sarah Jayne Woodward 87.Chavah Kinloch 88.Teresa Rodger 89.Michele McCreedy-Shaw 90.Jan Amohia
8:11 pm, Sat 19 Jul
Thanks to everyone who participated! This is an amazing piece that I am very proud to be part of :)
taanz22 (529 
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8:18 pm, Sat 19 Jul
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8:18 pm, Sat 19 Jul
Hi Tanya, Couldn't agree with you more! Without all the artists this wouldn't have been possible. It is an incredible piece which really needs to be viewed in the flesh to be able to appreciate the depth and detail in every piece. The photos just don't do it justice but do they ever? Thanks Sophia
8:28 pm, Sat 19 Jul
Hi Tanya, Couldn't agree with you more! Without all the artists this wouldn't have been possible. It is an incredible piece which really needs to be viewed in the flesh to be able to appreciate the depth and detail in every piece. The photos just don't do it justice but do they ever? Thanks Sophia
8:28 pm, Sat 19 Jul
I am pleased to be part of this and proud to be suporting such a good cause. Thanks to everyone who has helped make this a reality. Cath S.
suburbanstarfis (133 
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8:47 pm, Sat 19 Jul
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8:47 pm, Sat 19 Jul
Hi Cath. Mental Health issues are something that has affected most people at some stage in their life either directly or indirectly through friends and family. The Mental Health Foundation of NZ do a fantastic job - they are not government funded so rely heavily on donations. We are so pleased to be supporting them. Thanks to everyone involved :-) Sophia
8:56 pm, Sat 19 Jul
I'm almost tempted to start the bidding myself! Oooh so exciting! Such a great cause, and so awesome to be a part of it with all these amazing artists. The NZ Art Guild Annual Exhibition was fantastic by the way, loved it!
jenniebee (740 )
11:16 pm, Sat 19 Jul
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11:16 pm, Sat 19 Jul
Hi Jen, I agree - the Exhibition is amazing! 62 artists from all around NZ with incredibly diverse art - the Make it Memorable Exhibition is still on at the Bruce Mason Centre until July 30th. And I know what you mean about wanting to bid - I would LOVE to have this on my wall permanently! :-)
11:19 pm, Sat 19 Jul
The piece looks amazing so congrats to everyone who took part! It was a very inspiring project to take part in. Jen
jenlongshaw (456 
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2:12 pm, Sun 20 Jul
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2:12 pm, Sun 20 Jul
Hi Jen. Thanks for your comments! It's been great to have you participate in each of the projects and exhibitions - I'm pleased you have enjoyed it also :-) Sophia
5:15 pm, Sun 20 Jul
I feel so proud to be participating in this project & for such a worthy cause. A big thankyou to all the Artists who have participated & to the Management & helpers who had the massive job of making this mammoth project all come together.
grannymum (54 
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5:48 pm, Sun 20 Jul
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5:48 pm, Sun 20 Jul
Hi Chris, You're so right - it was a huige undertaking - but we are lucky to have so many artists that gave their time and energy to creating a little piece towards it. Not to all the extra helpers who worked together behind the scenes, including a very skilled hubby who used his building and woodworking skills to make it all come together in such an incredible way! Big thank you to all involved :-) Sophia
5:53 pm, Sun 20 Jul
Wow. It truly looks amazing. I am so proud to be apart of it. If I was rich I would buy it hehehe Thanks for Sophia, other artists and of the behind scenes people for making it happening. Can't wait for next year.
natsdavid (133 )
7:18 pm, Sun 20 Jul
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7:18 pm, Sun 20 Jul
Hi Natalie, Thanks for your comments. It's a great feeling to be part of NZ history once again ... this is a slice of art in 2008. Most def a one of a kind artwork - never to be repeated. I'm looking forward to the next one too! :-) Sophia
7:42 pm, Sun 20 Jul
20%.to the cause...surely the art guild could do better than that?Good luck! cheers ian
jegostik1 (566 )
9:24 pm, Sun 20 Jul
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9:24 pm, Sun 20 Jul
Hi Ian, Thanks for your comment. The NZ Art Guild does not keep any funds from this auction. The rest of the money from this auction is being divided up and paid out to the participating artists. :-) Sophia
2:14 pm, Mon 21 Jul
Hey Tanya. Lovely to hear from you! So pleased that you like it :-) Sophia
2:13 pm, Mon 21 Jul
Yup great I know that..Just thought it would be great if the members donated their share as well-then it really shines..just my obscure point of veiw..at this point I would personally like to say Sophia What a great job you do cheers Ian
jegostik1 (566 )
2:23 pm, Mon 21 Jul
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2:23 pm, Mon 21 Jul
Hi Ian. That is a really lovely idea and some artists have talked about donating their share - they may well decide to at the end. Thanks again! :-) Sophia
2:29 pm, Mon 21 Jul
What a great concept and design - all for a good cause! Congrats NZAG! Keep up the good work. The winner of this will be getting a piece of NZ art history - wish I had the $$$!
nz_boarder18 (68 )
6:19 pm, Mon 21 Jul
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6:19 pm, Mon 21 Jul
Hi James, Thanks so much for your feedback and comments. You are right - the winner will be very fortunate - fingers crossed for a lotto win for you between now and when it closes! ;-) Sophia
6:23 pm, Mon 21 Jul
Ian makes a good point (however a bit rude) so I would like to give up my share for the charity too, and invite other artists involved to do so also :o)
jenniebee (740 )
6:35 pm, Mon 21 Jul
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6:35 pm, Mon 21 Jul
Hey Jen, Good on you for offering to donate your share! - I'm sure the foundation will appreciate it. The artists involved are free to do whatever they wish to with the payment they receive after the sale -ironically though the challenge aspect reminds me of Telethon - which Mental Health was a recipient of in 1977, the Foundation then distributed a total of 2.6 million to many organisations involved in mental health activity. :-) Sophia
6:43 pm, Mon 21 Jul
Great to see all the support happening. The efforts of everyone involved is tops. Looking forward to participating next year and the year after etc etc etc... Well done Soph' - love the print(s) I have purchased - truly worth the $$s. Cheers, Sher
ferriswhee1 (324 )
8:39 pm, Mon 21 Jul
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8:39 pm, Mon 21 Jul
Hi Sher - It's great to have had you involved with all 3 of these projects! Yes - can't wait for next years - planning is already underway ... shhhhh ;-) Sophia
8:59 pm, Mon 21 Jul
Hi there, Well done guys! Fantastic job, hopefully I'll be able to join again in time for next years one! all the best for the auction! Leao
summer-breeze (846 )
10:11 pm, Mon 21 Jul
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10:11 pm, Mon 21 Jul
Hi Leao, Thanks so much! We missed having you with us for this years events! Look forward to catching up again soon. :-) Sophia
10:33 pm, Mon 21 Jul
Hi Martin. Yes Melissa Muirhead is one of the 88 artists who participated in this project. (Please see her comment in this section.) Artists are lovers of art and often art collectors too. Last year the collaborative artwork auction "Patchworks" was won by a member of the NZ Art Guild. Art creates an emotional response and attachment in people and this artwork is no exception. :-) Sophia
11:26 pm, Mon 21 Jul
I am so excited to be leading the bidding!I love this so much and feel so honored to be one of the 88 artists involved.Fingers crossed I can keep up - we haven't agreed on our budget yet though lol!It is such an amazing amazing artwork and I would so love to own this!I've spoken to trade me and they are happy for me to bid.Being involved with this from the start has made me and my husband realise just what a special piece of artwork this is and this is a genuine bid - we really want to own this
cassandracat (356 )
11:13 pm, Mon 21 Jul
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11:13 pm, Mon 21 Jul
Hi Melissa, I can completely understand your attachment to this artwork - especially after having it hang in your home for the few weeks prior to the unveiling - have to say I was a little jealous ;-) I imagine most of the artists who have participated have a special bond with this amazing artwork too. Good luck with your bidding! :-) Sophia
11:20 pm, Mon 21 Jul
Hey Soph... this is such an honour. Just wanted to say how proud I am of being a member of the NZAG, and having participated in 2 collaborative projects so far. Can't wait for next year's! :D You are a legend. *hugs* Tines
tines (256 )
12:21 pm, Wed 23 Jul
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12:21 pm, Wed 23 Jul
Hi Tines, Thanks for your lovely comments. It's been great to have you part of this - thank you for all your input and all the extra bits and pieces you have done to help get this launched!! Fantastic team effort :-) Sophia
1:33 pm, Wed 23 Jul
Hey there Sophia, Just fanastic to see it up and running, there have been so much interest it is amazing!!! Big ups to all that helped and I haven't been it in person but I bet the detail is fabulous!!! Yehhhhh to the Guildies!!! Cheers Terri
visual_impact (299 )
4:42 pm, Wed 23 Jul
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4:42 pm, Wed 23 Jul
Hi Terri, Lovely to hear from you. Yes its a shame that everyone who particpated can't see it in person - you never know - it may end up being bought by a business and displayed in public for everyone to enjoy for years to come. Thanks heaps! :-) Sophia
6:14 pm, Wed 23 Jul
Well done Sophia and team(And all us guildies who put our little pieces in!)It makes up to 1 big fantastic piece!!! B and I went and saw it and you are right it looks so much better in real life..It looks so fantastic that we are going to be keeping a serious eye on the bidding too(I want it Sophia!),will wait to see how the bidding goes and then might have to find more wall space and move the other! Well done team!I too cant wait till next years one..gee makes me wonder what that will be?!
ajje (756 )
2:00 pm, Thu 24 Jul
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2:00 pm, Thu 24 Jul
Hi Angela, lol I'm not surprised you are tempted by this one too - you may end up needing a bigger house and your own gallery soon ;-) Next year will be different again - but just as great I'm sure! Thanks heaps :-) Sophia
3:25 pm, Thu 24 Jul
probably not the right auction to ask this on,but how did the hanging of the paintings go at the Mercure windsor? Yes I need a bigger house definately..have run out of room again!!But congrats to you and all you do! Hope the auction goes really well..am sure it will as it is for a very good cause and considering how many watchers and looks you have had!
ajje (756 )
4:13 pm, Thu 24 Jul
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4:13 pm, Thu 24 Jul
lol - it's ok. The Mercure Hotel are rapt with the artworks NZ Art Guild members have supplied - has made a huge difference to their restaurant, bar, halls etc with the ambiance. Even as we were hanging the art people were stopping and commenting - esp on your earthy toned ones. :-) Sophia
4:20 pm, Thu 24 Jul
Fab, just fab!! Thanks Sophia and all others who worked hard to create this masterpiece!
allthatglimmers (601 )
9:43 pm, Thu 24 Jul
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9:43 pm, Thu 24 Jul
Hi Shiree, It was great to work with so many talented artists - without them this project just wouldn't have been possible. :-) Sophia
11:01 pm, Thu 24 Jul
Great work everyone! And seeing it in person it is impressive how it is all put together & displayed so well in the framing!
dawnz1 (299 )
5:43 pm, Sun 27 Jul
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5:43 pm, Sun 27 Jul
Hi Jane, Thanks for your comments - I totally aggree. The framing is certainly a work of art in itself - very precisely created by Melissa's perfectionist husband. :-) Sophia
5:52 pm, Sun 27 Jul
It has been so great to be part of this amazing work of art..It looks wonderful together..Smiles Viv Hansen..:)
needfulthingz (1474 
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9:21 pm, Sun 27 Jul
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9:21 pm, Sun 27 Jul
Hi Viv, It was wonderful to see each of the different interpretations - opening the packages as they arrived back was like Christmas! Thank you for your contribution :-) Sophia
9:24 pm, Sun 27 Jul
Congrats to all involved - especially those who came up with the original concept - Well done. Please donate my artist's share to Mental Health.
artist12 (88 )
9:14 pm, Mon 28 Jul
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9:14 pm, Mon 28 Jul
Hi Gail, thanks so much - have to say coming up with a different concept each year can be a bit of a challenge - but one that has a very satisfying conclusion! Great that you want to donate your share to the Mental Health Foundation - they will def appreciate it. Once the auction closes we will email all participating artists. :-) Sophia
9:22 pm, Mon 28 Jul
Hi Martin, Thank you for your positive comment! The artists invovled are very proud of it - and I think they have every right to be. :-) Sophia
6:20 pm, Tue 29 Jul
reachin the end of my budget guys, good luck, awesome piece and at least we drove up the price for a great cause huh. see ya. chris
camasutts (40 
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8:07 pm, Tue 29 Jul
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8:07 pm, Tue 29 Jul
Thanks Chris!! - Am sorry that you had to stop bidding. It is a great piece. :-) Sophia
8:09 pm, Tue 29 Jul