Mackenzie Thorpe donates painting to support Teesside families
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 06:08 · Archive
Artist Mackenzie Thorpe has donated an original painting to be auctioned for the Teesside Family Foundation.
World-renowned artist Mackenzie Thorpe has donated an original painting to be auctioned for the Teesside Family Foundation, a volunteer-led charity supporting families across Teesside. Titled Waiting in the Snow, the 28-by-32-inch work depicts children standing beneath Teesside's Transporter Bridge as snow falls around them.
Thorpe, who is from Middlesbrough, said of the donation: 'Whenever I paint the Transporter Bridge, I'm painting a little bit of home. For me, Waiting in the Snow is about love, belonging and being there for one another, even when life feels hard.' He added that the Teesside Family Foundation 'represents everything that is good about our community, people looking out for each other and doing what they can to help'.
Tony Wedlake, founder of the Teesside Family Foundation, described Thorpe as 'a longstanding friend of the Foundation' who 'has supported our charity for many years'. He said Thorpe's previous generous donations have 'raised tens of thousands of pounds, helping us make a real difference to local people when they need it most'. Wedlake noted that despite his international success, Thorpe 'speaks proudly about Middlesbrough and takes every opportunity to champion the town and its people'.
How it is being reported
- Mackenzie Thorpe donates original Transporter Bridge painting to help familiesArtist Mackenzie Thorpe has donated an original painting inspired by the North East town where he grew up to raise funds for families facing hardship.The Northern Echo · 16 Oct, 05:30
- Mackenzie Thorpe donates original Transporter Bridge painting to help familiesArtist Mackenzie Thorpe has donated an original painting inspired by the North East town where he grew up to raise funds for families facing hardship.Darlington & Stockton Times · 16 Oct, 05:30
In this story: Mackenzie Thorpe · Teesside Family Foundation · Transporter Bridge · Teesside · Middlesbrough · Tony Wedlake
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