Incognito 2022
So what more can I say? 3,229 pictures sold out in a matter of 5 hours….FANTASTIC…and entirely thanks to you and your talent. We’ve posted out all the artwork and there are over 2,700 happy customers out there from fourteen different countries, through whom we’ve raised over €209,000 this year – this means that over €800,000 has been raised by Incognito over the last six years. Beyond brilliant.
There’s very little more that I can add except a huge, huge thank you. I know you slightly dread the call in the autumn, followed by the nag in the New Year, but we are SO grateful. Dare I mention that registration for next year opens next week, but don’t worry I’ll be at you anyway in October!
Its over and out from me for another year – hope you all have a lovely summer.
WITH BEST WISHES
LUCINDA
www.independent.ie - Myles Buchanan - April 08 2022
A total of 43 artists from the Garden County have generously donated their art for Incognito 2022 in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.
Ireland’s biggest online art sale is now in its sixth year, and what makes Incognito so unique is the fact that the buyer has no idea who the artist is until after the sale closes.
Among the Wicklow artists taking part this year are Don Conroy from Wicklow town, Derval Freeman from Kilmacanogue, Sarah Eva Manson and Andrew & Attracta Manson from Redcross, and Lorraine Whelan, Noli Russell Klein and Nóirín Dodd from Bray.
Funds raised from Incognito 2022 will help provide specialist home nursing care, respite support and end-of-life care for 13 children with highly complex medical and life-limiting conditions across the county.
The postcard-sized works of art are priced at €65 each, and not only will purchasers be supporting a great cause in Jack and Jill, they will secure a piece of art that they truly love, without knowing who the artist is.
Artist Don Conroy will be familiar to any generation who grew watching RTÉ’s The Den and has inspired countless numbers of young people to get creative. He is fully supporting Incognito for another year.
“At the moment my art centres around a Zen Nature theme. It’s all about exploring a sense of mystery in the world around us,” said Don.
“That said, I do try to do something a little bit different for Incognito. Don’t want to give the game away too easily. What I love about Incognito is that it introduces art to people who perhaps have never been to an art gallery or even thought about art
" Incognito opens up art to a new avenue of exploration, and it is so much more accessible and affordable. People are able to purchase something original, while also supporting Jack and Jill families to stay together at home. It’s a win-win situation for everyone.”
Carmel Doyle, CEO of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, commented: “There’s something very special about Incognito which turns art into a real currency for care. On the one hand, we have hugely talented artists who are so generous in donating their art to Jack and Jill.
"On the other hand, we have members of the public who really want to purchase that art and to support our families at the same time. Each piece of art is part of a bigger story and leaves behind an extraordinary legacy. This year, we are proud to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Jack and Jill and today we are supporting more families than at any time in our history.
“This fundraiser means that as a charity Jack and Jill keeps going by funding and providing care for the children we support at home, in their community, where they belong.”
A number of artistic musicians are also backing this year’s campaign, including the talents of Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood, Andrea Corr of The Corrs, Aslan’s Christy Dignam, and singer/songwriters Samantha Mumba, Lyra, Damien Dempsey and Robert Grace.
