Louth artists have once again illustrated their hearts of gold with 21 local artists taking part in Incognito 2023, Ireland’s most mysterious online art sale taking place on Wednesday, April 26, in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.
Among the Louth artists participating this year are Geraldine Ryan and Kathryn Ducie from Drogheda.They join a galaxy of superstars taking part including Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood, Westlife’s Mark Feehily, singer Brian Kennedy, and folk singer Mary Black.
What makes Incognito so special is that buyers have absolutely no idea who the artist is behind their favourite postcard-sized artwork until the collection has sold out, and the artists are revealed.
The Incognito 2023 collection of almost 3,000 original pieces of postcard-sized art, by over 1,000 artists, is available to view at www.incognito.ie.
Interested purchasers are being strongly advised to register, view the collection, and create their Wish List of their top ten artworks in order of preference ahead of the sale, so as not to miss out on securing their favourites.
Now in its seventh year, Incognito has to date raised over €860,000 to provide in-home nursing care and respite support to Jack and Jill families, including six families living in Louth.
Jack and Jill is hoping that funds generated in 2023 will bring the total amount raised through this impactful art initiative to an incredible €1 million. Each artwork is an original and priced at just €65, no matter who the artist is.
Check out this video shot inside the studio of Incognito artist, Helen Steele:
Popular artworks
Lucinda Hall, the curator of Incognito since 2017, says that artworks featuring farm animals are among the most sought-after. “Cows are always hugely popular, followed by pigs, hens and even goats!” she says. “There’s something to suit everyone’s taste and, thankfully, every year, has been a sell-out success.
“I do think that if people have ever been intrigued by art, but felt a little out of their comfort zone, at €65 an artwork, Incognito is the perfect way to get a collection started.
“Whether by a renowned artist, or an up-and-coming talent, one thing’s for sure, you’ll have selected a piece that you’ve already fallen in love with.”
For Anne Reilly, Jack and Jill Liaison Nurse Manager for Louth, Incognito is not just about the amazing art from local artists, but about the difference it makes to the lives of families in the community:
“Our talented Louth artists have once again come up trumps and shown huge generosity in turning their art into a currency for care. Each work of art purchased is valuable, not only in its own right, but also for the hours of in-home nursing it funds for children with highly complex and life-limiting medical conditions. It is great to see so many artists rallying to support local Jack and Jill families and demonstrating what real community spirit means.”
To view the Incognito Art Sale collection, or to register your Wish List, visit www.incognito.ie or follow on at www.facebook.com/2023incognito
