Ash Barty & Ashvin Harrison
Participate in our Exclusive Charity Auction, sponsored by RADO and Singulart, for MAKE-A-WISH Foundation.
Bidding from January 10th to January 31st.
Make-A-Wish Auction
An art-for-charity project
For the Australian Open, tennis star Ash Barty joined forces with Singulart artist Ashvin Harrison to create a special-edition artwork. All proceeds from this auction will be donated to the MAKE-A-WISH Foundation to help critically-ill children.
At Singulart, we believe that contemporary art opens minds, spreads beauty, and generates a positive global impact. In 2021, we organized three charity sales, and—thanks to Ashvin Harrison and Ash Barty—we are delighted to host this charity auction in January 2022 to start the year in support of a great cause.
From 2022 January 10th to 31st
Starts on January 9, 2022 at Midnight GMT+11 (Melbourne time)
Ends on January 31, 2022 at Midnight GMT+11 (Melbourne time)
The lot
This lot is composed of 4 items:
- Unique painting by Ashvin Harrison
- Tennis racket signed by Ash Barty
- 4 RADO-branded tennis balls signed by Ash Barty
- A limited edition Rado HyperChrome Ash Barty timepiece
- Estimated value
- $15,000
- Latest bid
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$33,376
1/31/22, 1:58:11 PM
Zoom in on the Lot
A unique painting by Ashvin Harrison
Ash Barty, 2021
Acrylic and charcoal dust on canvas
200 x 150 cm / 78.7 x 59 in
Certificate of Authenticity signed by both Ashvin Harrison and Ash Barty
This unique artwork is the result of two exciting painting processes. Acclaimed artist Ashvin Harrison began painting the portrait of famous tennis player Ash Barty, with ink and charcoal dust in his studio. The energy of the tennis player in full action and the fineness of the composition's lines are emblematic of the painter's dexterity. The abstract expressionism and colorful dripping elements were realized by both Ashvin and Ash in a second phase. Ash hit 6 tennis balls covered in hues ranging from orange and dark blue to light blue and silver, to create dynamic imprints on the canvas. To complete the piece, Ashvin then applied the final vibrant splashes. Watch our behind the scenes video to see the art in action!
The fusion of sport and art is captured beautifully on canvas, creating a unique symbiosis that can only come from the passion of two people exceptionally talented in their fields.
Signed Tennis Racket
Ash Barty won the Ladies' Singles tennis title at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships with this tennis racket.This racket was also a part of the creation process of the artwork. Ash Barty and Ashvin Harrison used it to add the painting's energetic splashes. Tennis balls covered in paint were hit onto the artwork by Ash. The racket was then signed by her with 'ASH' and four dog paw prints.
Signed RADO brand Tennis Balls
The 4 RADO Tennis Balls are signed by Ash Barty. They have not been used for a tennis match nor the paint session.
Authenticity
Original work delivered with a certificate of authenticity.
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Behind the Scenes
Ash Barty
Australian professional tennis player Ashleigh (Ash) Barty became part of the RADO family in 2017 when she joined the Swiss watchmaker’s YoungStar programme. With RADO, she shares a strong love of the game, unwavering determination and a passion for inventive and creative play. Currently WTA World Number 1—a year-end ranking she has achieved for the last three seasons—Ash’s tennis achievements include winning the 2019 French Open ladies singles title, the 2019 WTA Finals , two Miami Open titles, an Olympic Bronze Medal in Mixed Doubles and reaching a Fed Cup Final. Her most significant achievement was achieved in 2021, when she became the Wimbledon ladies singles champion, fulfilling her childhood dream and becoming the first Australian woman to win the championship since her mentor, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, won 41 years ago.
Ashvin Harrison
Ashvin Harrison is an exciting Australian painter, whose work has featured in exhibitions and publications internationally. Exploring all themes that express a passion for existence, Ashvin believes that emotional reaction is the allure for inspiration.
Driven by the major contrasts that exist within the human experience, he composes sensitive figurative pieces with interesting juxtapositions of monochrome structures next to colorful details. He visualizes an idea or concept before brushing charcoal to canvas. Music or nature inspire the color splashing process once the charcoal art is completed. Charcoal is transformed into artworks of representational existence—the reflection of the viewer or their physical perceptions on life. The abstract expressionist colours are there to communicate the endless boundaries of beauty in existence and inspire the viewer to seek more positivity in their own lives.
RADO
RADO is a globally-recognized Swiss watch brand known for innovative design and the use of revolutionary materials. Founded in 1917 as a small family atelier, the visionary timepieces of their founders made their name synonymous with Swiss-made quality. Rado has sponsored tennis for more than three decades and is proud to support the brightest names in the sport, who inspire audiences every time they step on the court.
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION
Make-A-Wish fulfills life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Their mission is to grant the wish of every eligible child–a quest sparked by the belief that joy is integral to a child’s treatment. Wishes are designed to complement a child's medical treatment, working to calm, distract and inspire at a time they need it most. When a wish is realised, a child discovers that despite their situation, anything is possible. In this way, wishes deliver both an immediate boost and long lasting effect on the lives of sick kids, their families and communities.
