ALANNAH AND MADELEINE FOUNDATION – HOP FOR HOPE
CHILDREN’S CHARITY FUNDRAISER
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation is a national charity protecting children from violence and its devastating impact. Teaming up with Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, the Foundation organised ‘Hop for Hope’,
Over the course of a month, Elise painted Jill the kangaroo investing over 50 hours giving ‘Jill’ a beautiful hand-painted makeover. ‘I chose a combination of bright colours and birds, insects, flowing shapes and flowers to represent life, optimism and a better tomorrow,” said Elise. The word ‘hope’ was incorporated throughout the work in many different languages including a raised braille translation on the left ear.
The 69 painted kangaroos were on exhibition in ‘Hop for Hope’ for 2 months in the period 1 September – 1 November, 2015 at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery in Yarra Glen, Victoria. All art works sold, with Elise’s Kangaroo raising $5,750 to go towards protecting children from violence. Watch the amazing time lapse video of Elise painting Jill here.
See more of Elise’s work here
Client
Alannah and Madeleine Foundation
Credits
Artwork
Elise Martinson