THE JENNIE & JESSIE GUNHAMMAR LUPUS TRUST Charity Auction of artworks by the Debut Artists

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Debut Contemporary hosts a very special, one-off Charity Auction event for the 4th May Artists Meet Collectors Preview at the gallery to raise funds for Lupus Research via The St Thomas' Lupus Trust. The chronic debilitating disorder of the immune system, now one of the major medical conditions of the modern age, causes inflammation of virtually any system or organ of the body and can be life threatening. Lupus disease, which to date has no known cure, tragically cut short the lives of two most talented women, Jennie & Jessie Gunhammar, amongst many and will continue to do so without the necessary funds made available.

The Debut Artists endorse THE JENNIE & JESSIE GUNHAMMAR LUPUS TRUST by donating an artwork each supporting their fellow contemporaries and their legacy. Guests are invited to take part in the Charity Auction of ten artworks selected personally by the Auctioneer, Paul Barthaud (founder of Paul Barthaud Associates Ltd). The ticket entry of £100 will go towards a raffle for the remaining 40 artworks to be presented on the night to lucky ticket holders. All funds raised on the evening will help facilitate the first walk in clinic at the St Thomas's Hospital, raise Lupus awareness and aid the discovery of a cure.

50 ARTISTS | 50 ARTWORKS | £50,000

Prior to achieving academic success Jennie and Jessie Gunhammar were successful fashion models for three years, which funded their studies. Having achieved numerous academic qualifications, Jennie found her true vocation and passion for life, which was Photography, where she immersed herself in the Arts and Photography with vigorous determination and full commitment. In April 2009 she had her first book published 'Somewhere I have never travelled gladly beyond'. The book is dedicated to her sister and 'The St Thomas' Lupus Trust. The book covers many aspects of life, especially the lack of awareness of Lupus, the prejudice of disease and most importantly the power of love and the human spirit. Jennie became an acclaimed Artist and Photographer overnight, her work being praised and viewed by the Director of the Tate Modern Vicente Todoli and was exhibited at the Photographers Gallery, London. She achieved a BSc (hons) 2:1 in Sociology and Social Policy at South Bank University in 2002, a Postgraduate Diploma in Visual Culture at The University of Westminster, an Msc in Gender Studies at The London School of Economics in 2004. Finally a Masters of Arts with Distinction (Photojournalism and Documentary Photography) at The London College of Communication in 2007. To this day Jennie's partner Andrew Clinch will ensure that her work will be hung in a major international gallery in honour of her truly poignant story.

The two sisters are always in our hearts.

To Purchase a ticket please call 020 7221 1651
Alternatively, visit us at:
82 Westbourne Grove
Notting Hill
London
W2 5RT

*Tickets can also be purchased on the night.

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