So I’m the kind of person who sees a father walking with his child down the street and thinks “oh, how nice of him to babysit”. I’ll save the analysis for a professional, but it might explain why I got so excited by gallerist Paul Kopeikin‘s email this morning. Here’s what it said:
“If you get a chance please check out the auction I put together for my daughter’s school and if you like what you see please consider spreading the word. I have assembled almost 100 pieces (there will be more than that by the time I am finished) by primarily lesser known artists for a great cause. The catalogue can be accessed here. ”
OK, that is WAY nicer even than babysitting! I did a little research, and found some info about the school, which furthered my interest (I still get giddy recollecting water games at Montessori)…
Larchmont Charter School (LCS) is a parent-initiated, tuition-free and non-sectarian public elementary school of LAUSD. We offer a project- and inquiry-based, experienced-centered curriculum to serve our culturally rich and diverse population of students. Admission is determined by annual lottery, which is open to all children in California.
There are some great images up for auction, and here are some of my picks. This first one is my fave.
Michael Deane, Tate Modern, 2005 16" x 20" Digital Photographic Print Retail: $800 Staring Bid: $560 Frame Cost: $250 www.moderntimesfilm.com
Andrew Miksys, Boys on Bus, Lithuania, 2002 32" x 40" Digital C-Print 1 of 9 Retail: $4,500 Starting Bid: $3,000 Frame Cost: $500 www.andrewmiksys.com
Annie Musselman, Snow White, 2007 20.5" x 16.5" Archival Pigment Print Artist Proof Retail: $600 Starting Bid: $420 Frame: $100 www.anniemusselman.com
Jessica Hines, From "Odd Stories", Untitled #15, 2009 16" x 20" Archival Inkjet Print Open Edition Retail: $1,000 Starting Bid: $700 Frame Cost: $100 www.jessicahines.com
Joan Perlman, Glacial Iagoon, Iceland, 2001 20" x 24" Inkjet Print 3 of 25 Retail: $500 Starting Bid: $350 Frame Cost: $150 www.joanperlman.com
Juliana Paciulli, Maria, Amy and Louie, 2005 48" x 66" Archival Pigment Print Retail: $3,500 Starting Bid: $2,450 Frame Cost: Included www.julianapaciulli.com
Kate Breakey, Coccyzus Erythroptholmus, Yellow-Billed Cuckoo, 1998 31" x 31" Hand-Colored Gelatin Silver Print 1 of 10, Signed Edition Retail: $3,000 Starting Bid: $2,000 Frame Cost: Included www.katebreakey.com
Katie Shapiro, Amy and Miles, 2008 23.5" x 27" Photographic C-Print 1 of 5 Retail: $500 Starting Bid: $350 Frame Cost: $100 www.katieshapiro.com
Marianna Tankelevich, White Horse, 2006 12"x12" Archival Digital Print 1 of 50 Retail: $700 Starting Bid: $500 Frame Cost: $100 www.mariannat.net
Bob Stevens, As Above, So Below, 2009 20" x 24" Archival C-Print 1 of 15 Retail: $1,500 Starting Bid: $1,100 Frame Cost: Included www.bobstevens.com
Victory Tischler-Blue, The Cobra Mares, 2008 30" x 40" Archival Pigment Print 8 of 10 Retail: $1,500 Starting Bid: $1,100 Frame Cost: $460 www.sacreddogs.com
Vince Gonzales, Cutter Moviola, 2000 19" x 22" 35MM Color Retail: $650 Starting Bid: $500 Frame Cost: $175 www.vincegonzalesphoto.com
Go forth and bid!
It was great to be involved.
V