Sunday, April 5, 2009

:: 1000strangers for sale ::

Currently I am setting up an online auction for some of my original artwork. All the studies from my 1000strangers project will be available. Each sketch was completed with a black ball point pen and white gel pen on brown recycled paper.

These 1000strangers sketches mean the world to me. To help illustrate this point, when a friend asked me what would I risk my life to rescue in a burning house? I answered without hesitation, "my 1000strangers sketches."

They represent small snapshots in my life when I shared a brief moment with someone. And isn't life a meaningful collection of memories? These moments are precious to me.

So then why am I selling these valuable pieces? Excellent question! I am now trying to help raise money for my wedding (I hear they are pretty expensive.) Knowing that they will contribute to my special day makes this auction acceptable in my heart and mind.

Hopefully they will all find good homes.

Selected originals will be on display at Pages Books Art Window (256 Queen St. W, Toronto) from June 28-July 26, 2009. More details to follow...

4 comments:

Rustik said...

Brilliant work, fantastic use of photography and art.

kaplui said...

Your drawings stopped me on Queen Street! I love them! :)

Unknown said...

Hi there-
I'm interested in purchasing some of these pieces. Please provide more information about the auction or about options to purchase.

Laura

Hilary Leung said...

Thanks for the kind words everyone!

Laura: I am trying to use Flickr as my "auction site". Please post your "bids" inside the comment boxes of the pieces that you're interested in. Auction ends on July 31, 2009. The highest bid on each piece wins the piece.

More details available here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hilaryleung

Please feel free to drop me a line if you have any further questions or concerns: 1000strangers@gmail.com

Thanks again for your interest!