Painted Wii consoles for auction

Click here to visit the Ebay auction page and bid on one of these consoles

100% funds raised will be donated to Shalom Gamarada - Indigenous Medical Student Scholarship at the University of NSW.

Nintendo has commissioned four of the country’s most highly regarded indigenous artists, represented by DACOU, to paint inspired artworks on 8 Wii consoles.

All money raised will be donated to the Shalom Gamarada Scholarship Programme. This scholarship programme aims to encourage indigenous students to complete their university education by providing financial support and has succeeded in making a significant impact in lowering the drop-out rate within the indigenous community.

Highly acclaimed artists involved in this exciting project include Gloria Petyarre, Barbara Weir, Emily Pwerle and sister Gayla Pwerle.

The Wii artwork consoles will be auctioned in custom built acrylic display cases and will be non-playable to ensure the preservation of the artwork. The winning bidders however will also receive a separate, playable, Wii Console (RRP $299.95).

For more information about Shalom Gamarada, visit www.shalomgamarada.org

Auction date:  25 February to 6 March.

WHERE TO VIEW THE CONSOLES IN PERSON...

17-23 February Kaleidoscope Gallery – 84 William Street, Paddington, NSW
25 February- 6 March The Nintendo Connection, Myer Sydney City Level 6, NSW
25 February- 6 March The Nintendo Experience Store, EB Games Swanston St Melbourne, VIC

ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Gloria Petyarre :   Winner of the prestigious Australian landscape prize in 1999 with her collections featured within international galleries including The National Gallery of Australia, the Robert Holmes a’ Court collection and the Museum of Victoria to name a view. Gloria’s work has sold upwards of $70,000.
Emily Pwerle :  Renowned for her dreaming works from Utopia, Emily has sold works ranging from $4,000 - $40,000
Gayla Pwerle :  Renowned for her dreaming works from Utopia, Gayla has sold works ranging from $4,000 - $40,000
Barbara Weir :   Considered one of Australia’s most respected senior artists, Barbara became internationally recognized in 1996 where she ran workshops in Paris and Switzerland at the request of a respected European collector. Weir’s works sell from $10,000 -$20,000.