Impact Art was launched by Epic Fine Art in front of the national press by Thierry Henry at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium in Septmember 2006. Since then an array of sports stars have become artists for the project and a considerable amount of money has been raised for primarily the Willow Foundation but also a selection of other UK charities.
Like every good idea the concept of Impact Art has been copied by several other organisations since the launch, which is a flattery to its success. For those new to the project and do not know what that concept is then it can be summed up as below:
Have you ever considered that every time an impact is created in sport, that a work of art is being created. A ball struck, a punch landed, a tyre crossing the finishing line, all make a moment that can be captured and each moment is unique. By using the finest Daler Rowney System3 acrylic paints in the colours of the sports persons team or association the sportsperson becomes the artist. Some have kicked paint covered balls, some have thrown them. Boxing gloves have been used, as have snooker balls, golf balls and cricket balls. Some have added hand prints, whilst some decided to hit balls right through the canvas. All the sportspersons have had an artistic input and the results are stunning. All done under the Impact Art name with the generous support of the sporting community.
In order for more people to have the opportunity to own a piece of Impact Art, a limited edition of up to 50 copies only has been printed of each picture. These are individually numbered and like the original, hand signed by the sports person who created it. They will be smaller than the original, but again unique as there is only up to 50 available worldwide. To purchase one of these prints see the Gallery list above and choose a number that is still available for sale.
IMPACT ART WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR SUPPORT WITH THE PROJECT:
