Coldplay contribute painting to The Chrysalis Collection - BIDDING OPEN

Mimixxx · 15-02-2010, 06:14 PM

UPDATE: Bidding open

Signed confetti butterflies auction
March 22, 2010 4:28 pm
Viva butterflies signed by the band auctioned for hospice

Good afternoon. For its latest fundraising campaign, the Keech Hospice in Herts, England chose a butterfly theme and asked famous folks to contribute. Coldplay have thus donated four of the confetti butterflies from the Viva La Vida world tour, signed by each member of the band. This unique piece of memorabilia has been framed and is now being auctioned via eBay. Click here if you would like to bid (the auction closes on 29th March). Thank you.

Anchorman

The Chrysalis Collection

The Chrysalis Collection is an exclusive group of Butterfly inspired paintings, each one created by a well known celebrity.

This special group of paintings will be displayed at Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton from 1-29 March.

The paintings will then be auctioned on eBay between the 19-28 March.

Funds raised by the auction will make a valuable contribution towards our hospices. With this in mind, the Butterfly theme was chosen to represent the beauty of all lives, however short they may be.

The collection already features artwork from:

Alastair Stewart
Aled Jones
Alesha Dixon
Billy Byrne
Chris Westall
Claudia Winkleman
Coldplay
David Coulthard
Eddie Jordan
Elaine Paige
Fearne Cotton
Gaby Logan
Gail Porter
Gethin Jones
Gloria Hunniford
Holly Willoughby
Jake Humphrey
Jenson Button
(signed by the star, painted by ITV presenter Louise Goodman in the style of Jenson’s helmet)

Julian Clary
Justin Fletcher
Kara Tointon

Katherine Jenkins
Keith Chegwin
Kenny Logan
Kirsten O’Brien
LornaFitzgerald
Madeline Duggan
Martin Brundle
Martin Kemp
Nick Knowles
Noddy Holder
Pam Rhodes
Rupert Grint
Shirley Kemp
Sooty, Sweep and Soo
Theo Walcott
Thomas Law
Tony Blackburn

1 March – 29 March

Come to view this exclusive collection of butterfly inspired artwork, each one created by a well-known celebrity.

Featuring works by Rupert Grint (aka Ron Weasley of Harry Potter fame), Katherine Jenkins, Theo Walcott, Coldplay, Holly Willoughby and many others, the exhibition is a preview for an online auction of all the featured artwork.

Funds raised by the auction will make a valuable contribution towards the local hospice services provided for children and adults by Keech Hospice Care. The butterfly theme was chosen to represent the beauty of all lives, however short they may be.

Find out more about The Chrysalis Collection, the auction and the work of the hospices at www.keech.org.uk/chrysalis

http://www.keech.org.uk/get_involved...lis_collection

BerrymanGirl1 · 15-02-2010, 06:17 PM

thats so great!!!!!
thanks for posting this!

Rupert Grint

noonsun · 15-02-2010, 06:44 PM

Jesus, Coldplay these days and their fucking insects.

The Escapist · 15-02-2010, 07:22 PM

^hahaha

ApproximatelyInfinite · 15-02-2010, 07:46 PM

The actual painting's not available to be seen online yet, is it? I bet it's going to be adorable

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scusi · 15-02-2010, 08:55 PM

Thanks Mich

Cobalt · 16-02-2010, 01:36 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by noonsun;3973264
Jesus, Coldplay these days and their fucking insects.

Yeah, I know, right? @_@

starsinheavenalign · 16-02-2010, 05:06 AM

Oh my goodness!

I wish I could buy their painting!

I can't wait to see it!

eff-exx · 17-02-2010, 01:46 AM

RUPERT GRINT.

flickahidalgo · 18-02-2010, 02:18 AM

*starts counting money* Do you think 4 dollars and a high quality paperclip could buy this painting?

Mimixxx · 01-03-2010, 08:58 PM

Found their "painting"

Er...

Well is a nice donation anyway

Rest are here: http://www.keech.org.uk/NR/exeres/2E...4-6D7CE7CF0D2C and here: http://www.keech.org.uk/get_involved...ection_gallery

AnnaElisabeth · 01-03-2010, 09:12 PM

Way to make an effort!
At least Guy signed it properly

marie/pims · 01-03-2010, 09:15 PM

Aaww Guy is in pink

And yeah at least he didn't put just a "G"

karenc · 01-03-2010, 09:21 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by flickahidalgo;3978790
*starts counting money* Do you think 4 dollars and a high quality paperclip could buy this painting?

Now that i've seen it, 4 dollars and a paperclip might be enough to get you it

maria_shiver · 01-03-2010, 09:24 PM

Thanks for posting!

15-02-2010, 06:14 PM	#1
Mimixxx If we could float away... Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 42,489 My Mood: Location: London Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Coldplay contribute painting to The Chrysalis Collection - BIDDING OPEN UPDATE: Bidding open Signed confetti butterflies auction March 22, 2010 4:28 pm Viva butterflies signed by the band auctioned for hospice Good afternoon. For its latest fundraising campaign, the Keech Hospice in Herts, England chose a butterfly theme and asked famous folks to contribute. Coldplay have thus donated four of the confetti butterflies from the Viva La Vida world tour, signed by each member of the band. This unique piece of memorabilia has been framed and is now being auctioned via eBay. Click here if you would like to bid (the auction closes on 29th March). Thank you. Anchorman The Chrysalis Collection The Chrysalis Collection is an exclusive group of Butterfly inspired paintings, each one created by a well known celebrity. This special group of paintings will be displayed at Stockwood Discovery Centre, Luton from 1-29 March. The paintings will then be auctioned on eBay between the 19-28 March. Funds raised by the auction will make a valuable contribution towards our hospices. With this in mind, the Butterfly theme was chosen to represent the beauty of all lives, however short they may be. The collection already features artwork from: Alastair Stewart Aled Jones Alesha Dixon Billy Byrne Chris Westall Claudia Winkleman Coldplay David Coulthard Eddie Jordan Elaine Paige Fearne Cotton Gaby Logan Gail Porter Gethin Jones Gloria Hunniford Holly Willoughby Jake Humphrey Jenson Button (signed by the star, painted by ITV presenter Louise Goodman in the style of Jenson’s helmet) Julian Clary Justin Fletcher Kara Tointon Katherine Jenkins Keith Chegwin Kenny Logan Kirsten O’Brien LornaFitzgerald Madeline Duggan Martin Brundle Martin Kemp Nick Knowles Noddy Holder Pam Rhodes Rupert Grint Shirley Kemp Sooty, Sweep and Soo Theo Walcott Thomas Law Tony Blackburn 1 March – 29 March Come to view this exclusive collection of butterfly inspired artwork, each one created by a well-known celebrity. Featuring works by Rupert Grint (aka Ron Weasley of Harry Potter fame), Katherine Jenkins, Theo Walcott, Coldplay, Holly Willoughby and many others, the exhibition is a preview for an online auction of all the featured artwork. Funds raised by the auction will make a valuable contribution towards the local hospice services provided for children and adults by Keech Hospice Care. The butterfly theme was chosen to represent the beauty of all lives, however short they may be. Find out more about The Chrysalis Collection, the auction and the work of the hospices at www.keech.org.uk/chrysalis http://www.keech.org.uk/get_involved...lis_collection __________________ M

15-02-2010, 06:17 PM	#2
BerrymanGirl1 Guy's teddy berry!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 25,826 My Mood: Location: in Guy's pants officially :D Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	thats so great!!!!! thanks for posting this! Rupert Grint __________________ Biggest Guy Fan 2010 + 2011 (: Guy Berryman: The Ace of Bass Dee: Oh my god I'm so hungry I want to eat this planet. My DeviantArt

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flickahidalgo Montezuma Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,434 My Mood: Location: North Carolina Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 4 Thanked 13 Times in 1 Post	starts counting money Do you think 4 dollars and a high quality paperclip could buy this painting? __________________ Coldplay - August 6th, 2009 Phoenix - June 11th, 2010 Music Midtown Festival: Coldplay The Black Keys, The Joy Formidable, Manchester Orchestra - September 24th, 2011 Coldplay, Wolf Gang, Robyn - July 2nd, 2012 Wolf Gang, The Royal Concept, Atlas Genius - November 3rd, 2012

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Mimixxx If we could float away... Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 42,489 My Mood: Location: London Gender: Country: Chat posts: 0 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Found their "painting" Er... Well is a nice donation anyway Rest are here: http://www.keech.org.uk/NR/exeres/2E...4-6D7CE7CF0D2C and here: http://www.keech.org.uk/get_involved...ection_gallery __________________ M

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