As reported earlier this week, British alpinist and artist Andy Parkin has lost his Chamonix art workshop to a fire. An online community crowdfunding appeal was set up, collecting just under 27,000 Euros so far. This week's Friday Night Video was released in 2008 and features Andy reflecting on a near-fatal accident in the Alps, his artwork and living 'a life in adaptation'.
Looks like the appeal has started well. I remember years ago Mountain Equipment did a T shirt with a print of one of Andy's pictures on the back ( The Dru think). I always thought that was such a cool T shirt and wore it to death until it fell to pieces.
If Andy was up for it maybe ME could re-issue it with the bulk of proceeds going to the appeal? I'm sure it would sell well again. Just a thought!
Looks like ME already had same idea - Richard Bailey from ME reckons they should have a T shirt with one of Andy's Cerro Torre paintings on the back out in Feb, to help contribute to the appeal.
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