eBay auction live for Samo White artwork in aid of Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth

Samo White’s artwork is now live on eBay for people to bid for with the proceeds going to the Portsmouth Hospitals Thank You Appeal 2020, run by The News.

The appeal has already raised more than £42,000 and has contributed toward treats for staff fighting coronavirus, including boost boxes, containing refreshments and toiletries, and a wellbeing room with massage chairs and refreshments.

Samo, from Southsea, created the piece featuring two hands in ink and acrylic while during isolation for last three months.

Samo said: ‘I had to isolate so I was missing that touch from family and friends so I wanted to include hands in my piece.

‘I think they have also become highlighted recently as well with the clap for the NHS as well. I hope that, although raising money is great, staff have seen the moral support that everyone is giving them.’

The last two pieces up for auction, by Fark and Roma-May Daly, have been bought by Neil Cater from Southsea.

Samo said: ‘I am thrilled that I have been able to support the NHS and QA staff and get some really lovely art.’

The first auction piece, by My Dog Sighs entitled Even Apart We Are Together, now has a new home in Rotherham.

It was bought by Susan Stokes who was bidding on behalf of a friend.

She told The News: ‘Firstly I must say that I was actually bidding for my friend who appreciates art far more than I do.

‘It was only throughout lockdown that she has become aware of My Dog Sighs and although she had looked on his website at the possibility of purchasing a piece of artwork she wanted something that represented the current situation so when she found out this wonderful piece was up for auction for such a fantastic cause she knew it was meant to be.’

To bid on Samo’s artwork visit ebay.co.uk/itm/383617744602

The auction ends on Sunday, July 12, at 8pm.

To donate to the appeal visit justgiving.com/campaign/QAhospitalheroes

Any artists wanting to get involved should send an email to [email protected]

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