Alexa here with your weekly arts and crafts. Last weekend Gallery1988 exhibited some amazing works of art celebrating the continuing saga of Star Wars. The exhibit, Art Awakens, showcases the work of over 60 artists; J.J. Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan were on hand for the opening. Even better, the pieces are being auctioned on eBay for charity! Original pieces and prints are available on eBay now to benefit UNICEF Kid Power, a program to provide food to kids in need worldwide. Bids on some of the original pieces are already at thousands of dollars!
Here are some favorite pieces from the show...
Miniature art by Lorraine Loots
Painting by Kris Lewis
Painting by Nate Frizzell
Cut paper and wire collage by Meghan Stratman
Watercolor by Scott C
Print by Walter De Marco
Check out the exhibit's eBay page to see all the originals and prints. The auction of originals lasts until November 23rd, the prints will be available until December 12th.