This is a gorgeous painting by local artist and blogger Genie Maples, which got lots of bids at Saturday night’s art auction and benefit for the Western North Carolina AIDS Project. Jorge, who works at WNCAP, won the bid for Genie’s work. He said he’d had his eye on the painting since it came through their door.
I didn’t indulge in any art, other than taking snapshots of the event for the worthy organization (far from art). Genie’s painting was part of the extensive silent auction, which was followed by a live auction of 12 or so of the art pieces. The auctioneer, Matthew Holiday, was imported from Spartanburg, SC, and he was amazing. I’ve never seen a live auction before. The patter plus the bidding wars were exhilarating. And all for a great cause.