WIN, LOSE, DRAW GRAPHIC INTERPRETATIONS of ICONIC BRITISH SPORTING MOMENTS Art and Sport Often Go Hand in Hand
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WIN, LOSE, DRAW GRAPHIC INTERPRETATIONS OF ICONIC BRITISH SPORTING MOMENTS Art and sport often go hand in hand. Be it Ian Botham striking the ball for four, Thierry Henry drawing out the goalkeeper or A P McCoy achieving his THE TRULY GREAT SPORTING 4,000th winner, there is something intrinsic about sport that really captures the imagination. MOMENTS ARE PERFORMED BY Win, Lose, Draw is an exhibition of iconic sporting moments created by leading THOSE WHO TRANSFORM THEIR UK graphic artists. SPORT INTO AN ART FORM A mix of digital and original works of art, each artwork has been signed by the featured sportsman and is completely unique. Exhibition: 23rd November – 25th November 2015 Online: 23rd November – 14th December 2015 winlosedraw.org Win, Lose, Draw is a fundraising initiative in aid of national charity, Willow. willowfoundation.org.uk Registered Charity Number 1106746 1 Willow is the only national charity working with seriously ill young adults aged 16 to 40 to fulfil uplifting and unforgettable Special Days. These Special Days enable them and their families to reconnect and refocus on each other while enjoying an activity of their choosing. A day for them, a day about them and a day that will create memories they will all treasure forever. For some their Special Day is the opportunity to return some normality to their lives. For others it is the last chance to fulfil a dream. But for all, at what is the most difficult of times, a Special Day is a life-affirming experience that can lift spirits, reunify families and be a source of strength when it’s needed most. Each Special Day provides a positive experience to be shared with a partner, parents, siblings, children or close friends. To date, Willow has provided almost 12,000 Special Days for young adults diagnosed with a life-threatening condition such as cancer, motor neurone disease, cystic fibrosis and Huntington’s disease. Founded by former Arsenal goalkeeper and TV presenter, Bob Wilson and his wife, Megs, Willow is a lasting memorial to their daughter, Anna, who died of cancer aged 31. Anna’s love of life and the enriching experiences of her own Special Days were the charity’s inspiration. Willow is totally reliant on the generosity of individuals, companies, trusts and foundations to fund its work. willowfoundation.org.uk Registered Charity Number 1106746 Kristin’s Special Day with her family in Scotland gave them time to reconnect at the end of her cancer treatment 2 3 FARAH, 2012 10K AND 5K DOUBLE GOLD IN 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES Artwork by Thomas Burden Signed by Mo Farah CBE THE MOMENT Mo Farah became a household name as a result of his glorious victories and charming celebratory poses during the 2012 London Olympic Games. His first gold medal was in the 10,000m, in which his training partner, Galen Rupp, took silver. Then just a week later Mo doubled up on his long-distance glory with another gold in the 5,000m. He dedicated his double golds to his twin daughters. Farah was awarded a CBE in the New Year of 2013 for his services to athletics. 594 x 841mm artist proof on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 420 x 594mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 4 HURST, 1966 ENGLAND 1966 WORLD CUP VICTORY Artwork by Daren Newman Signed by Sir Geoff Hurst MBE THE MOMENT Geoff Hurst became a household name after one of the most famous World Cup finals ever. The England team, whose win in this match has never been repeated, played host to 96,000 fans in Wembley stadium, including The Queen and Prince Philip. Even to this day, it is the most- watched event in British television history with 32.3 million viewers. Hurst achieved the first hat-trick ever scored in any World Cup Final, securing England’s first and only World Cup win. 594 x 841mm artist proof on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 420 x 594mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 6 EDWARDS, 1973 “ThaT TRy” AKA THE GREATEST TRY EVER SCORED Artwork by Emily Forgot Signed by Sir Gareth Edwards CBE THE MOMENT In January 1973 Gareth Edwards played for the Barbarians against the New Zealand All Blacks and completed what has since been known as the greatest try in rugby history. In a flawless chain of passes which included Bennett, Williams, Pullin, Dawes, David, Quinnell and finally Edwards, the Baa-Baas left the crowd awestruck from the outset. Cliff Morgan, commentating at the moment of the try, gushed “This is Gareth Edwards! A dramatic start! Oh, that fellow Edwards!”. 594 x 841mm artist proof on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 420 x 594mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 8 FERGUSON, 1999 MANCHESTER UNITED WIN 1999 EUROPEAN CUP Artwork by Will Scobie Signed by Sir Alex Ferguson CBE THE MOMENT Even UEFA calls the outcome of this match “scarcely believable.” In the final moments of the UEFA Champions League Final, Manchester United came back from 1-0 down to Bayern Munich. With two goals in three minutes, this was the first time the Red Devils had won this title in 31 years, and one of the most dramatic European Cup Finals ever. Peter Schmeichel, Manchester United’s captain, raised the trophy with Sir Alex on that unforgettable night. 594x841mm artist proof on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 420 x 594mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 10 MCCOY, 2013 MILESTONE RECORD OF 4,000 WINNING RIDES Artwork by Charles Williams Signed by AP McCoy OBE THE MOMENT Tony “AP” McCoy, who has ridden more than 15,000 races in total, reached a phenomenal milestone in November 2013 of 4,000 wins in his career so far. His 4000th was on the horse Mountain Tunes who had been trained by Jonjo O’Neill and was owned by JP McManus. Both men are long-time friends of McCoy, making this achievement all the more delightful for the famed rider. AP McCoy is more than 1,400 winning races ahead of the next most successful jockey, Richard Johnson, making McCoy a truly outstanding and memorable sportsman. 594 x 841mm artist proof on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 420 x 594mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 12 JOHNSON, 2003 ENGLAND WIN 2003 RUGBY WORLD CUP Artwork by Ben Tallon Signed by Martin Johnson CBE THE MOMENT In late November 2003, England captain Martin Johnson became the first player to lead a northern hemisphere team to victory at the Rugby World Cup. Playing against Australia, the game seemed lost to begin with, as the Wallabies scored just six minutes in. However, the England side picked up the slack and, with 26 seconds left on the clock in extra time, Jonny Wilkinson achieved a final drop goal, leaving the score 20-17 to England to seal the victory. The image of Johnson lifting the Webb Ellis Cup has become an iconic image of England’s sporting success. 594 x 841mm original artwork on artist board 420 x 594mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 14 REDGRAVE, 2000 MILLENNIUM OLYMPICS IN SYDNEY, FIFTH CONSECUTIVE GOLD Artwork by Will Scobie Signed by Sir Steve Redgrave CBE THE MOMENT British rower Steve Redgrave set an amazing Olympic record in the year 2000 with his fifth consecutive gold medal. Redgrave said to his team after the race: “Remember these six minutes for the rest of your lives. This is the stuff of dreams.” After the Olympic achievement, Steve was knighted in the 2001 New Year Honours for services to rowing. Britain’s Minister of Sport, Kate Hoey, hailed Redgrave as “the greatest Olympic athlete of all time.” 594 x 841mm artist proof on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 420 x 594mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 16 FLINTOFF, 2005 ENGLAND WIN THE ASHES 2005 Artwork by Charles Williams Signed by Andrew Flintoff MBE THE MOMENT Having lost at Lord’s in the opening Test of the 2005 Ashes, England had just beaten Australia in one of the most exciting games of cricket ever played. During the second Test at Edgbaston, Brett Lee had defended his wicket courageously leaving Australia requiring three runs to win and England just one wicket. The tourists’ stand ended when Lee’s batting partner, Michael Kasprowicz, was caught by England wicket-keeper, Geraint Jones. Amid the host’s celebrations and in a true act of sportsmanship, Andrew Flintoff detached himself from the celebrations to sympathise with the visibly shattered Lee. With an impressive line-up including the captain Michael Vaughan, Kevin Pietersen and Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff, the 2005 Ashes was finally won by England for the first time in almost 20 years. 594 x 841mm artist proof on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 420 x 594mm limited edition print (of ten) on Giclee Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 18 WIGGINS, 2015 CYcling’s HOUR RECORD BROKEN AT LEE VALLEY VELOPARK Artwork by HelloVon Signed by Sir Bradley Wiggins CBE THE MOMENT The iconic Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) - record for the longest distance cycled in one hour on a bicycle from a stationary start - was broken by Sir Bradley Wiggins in June 2015, who rode 33.88 miles, an improvement of one mile on the previous record a month earlier by fellow Brit Alex Dowsett. Wiggins was cheered on by 6,000 spectators for a ride he revealed as “torturous”, and he called the achievement his “baby”. Despite less than ideal conditions in temperature and pressure, Britain’s most famous cyclist overcame the circumstances to smash the world record.