Chance to bid for iconic artwork to raise funds towards hospitals’ care of children

Sue Smith with Lucky 7.

An original and authentic piece of artwork, created by mysterious Suffolk artist The Hat, has been put up for auction by the My WiSH Charity.

It has come into the hands of the West Suffolk Hospital charity after being donated by fellow local charity GeeWizz after it was originally donated to them by the anonymous artist.

It is called Lucky 7 and money raised from the online auction will be going towards the WiSH Upon a Star children’s appeal which supports young patients needing care from the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust which includes the hospital in Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket Community Hospital and all the community services.

The appeal allows the charity to provide the extras for children including a play specialist for the emergency department, toys for children with complex care needs and enables them to support children who have lost a sibling.

The artwork has been painted in synthetic resin and measures 84cm x 122cm and includes a message on the back about the inspiration behind the piece. There is also a handwritten note from the artist himself to be given to the lucky recipient.

Sue Smith, head of fundraising for My WiSH, said: “We would like to thank the The Hat for donating this amazing piece of abstract art, it would look stunning on anyones wall at home and would be the centrepiece of any room. We hope people will place their bids to have this one-off piece of art and help us to enhance care for young patients right across Suffolk.”

To find out more about the artist go to http://www.whoisthehat.com and https://geewizzcharity.com

And to find out more or to donate go to https://mywishcharity.co.uk/news/original-artwork-lucky-7-by-mysterious-suffolk-artist-the-hat-is-auctioned-for-childrens-appeal/