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Andy Parkin - A Life in AdaptationFri Night Vid

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As reported earlier this week, British alpinist and artist Andy Parkin lost his Chamonix artist's workshop to a fire last weekend. 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'.

The film by Blue Hippo Media and Weekday Productions won the Judges' Special Prize at the Kendal Mountain Festival in 2008 and later went on to win Best Film at ShAFF in March 2009. Thanks to Dominic Green and Pip Piper for making the film available to UKC.


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17 Dec, 2016
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!
19 Dec, 2016
That's a great idea.
22 Dec, 2016
Thanks all for the Likes - have emailed ME - let's see!
23 Dec, 2016
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. Result!!
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