When artist Robert Rainone asked permission to create a piece of art based on one of my blog images, I said sure. But under one condition: That he’d let us auction off the finished piece to benefit The Trevor Project. The Trevor Project is the leading organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBT youth.
Many of you may recognize the image as one from my blog’s header. According to Rob:
While his body is hard-earned and attention worthy, I didn’t want to gloss over what I think his real gifts are… his irreverent yet relevant vision and a sharp sense of humor. What better way to do that than to showcase his eyes?
To create the image, Rob layered colored mats. The mats were then cut away to reveal their colors and build the image.
I’m thrilled with how the signed 16″ x 20″ piece turned out – and I’m sure that it will make a great addition to any home. In addition, I’ll be writing an autographed message on the reverse side of the artwork.
With 100% of the auction funds going directly to The Trevor Project and their LGBT suicide prevention programs, please bid generously.
January 31, 2012 at 11:43 am
Very interesting, Davey. Estoy seguro de que alcanzará un buen precio que contribuya al trabajo de esta asociación. Comprendo la sensibilización que muestras hacia estos chicos y chicas que tristísimamente intentan suicidarse, y lo cierto es que algo hemos de hacer contra este mal. Hace poco, en un programa de TV, hablaban del problema del suicidio en general, que se ha convertido en una de las principales causas de muerte entre jóvenes, y aunque entiendo las razones por las que no se habla tan específicamente del hecho en sí -para no generar más muertes por mimesis-, sí creo que debería crearse un debate sobre el asunto.
January 31, 2012 at 12:17 pm
Ahhh, the eyes are the window to your Soul….
January 31, 2012 at 4:22 pm
That is sooooo cool! I loves it!!
January 31, 2012 at 6:46 pm
bid? I thought you would make copies and sell them.
January 31, 2012 at 7:56 pm
I think you should sell more than one! And more than one pose!
February 1, 2012 at 1:26 am
Thank you for doing your part to support the Trevor project. It’s so distressing, every time that I hear about yet another LGBT teen (or gay youth) who’s taken his/her life, in part because of issues related to sexual orientation (i.e. acceptance by friends/family/self, HIV status if such is a factor,etc). I’ll admit that you’ve a nice body but as with the bodies of each one of us, we cannot help but age and change over time. The REAL treasure is the spirit of the soul that lives within; thanks for taking the opportunity to allow your own to shine and to do what you can for a good cause.