The Auction ended
March 2001 at www.AlexRossAuction.com.
February 22, 2001 - Chicago, IL
AlexRossAuction hosted
a gallery showing of the original art from SHAZAM!: POWER OF HOPE at The
Society for Arts. The showing was in anticipation of the online auction of the art
on March 5, 2001. Alex Ross (artist/painter of the book) will auction all of the
art from the book and donate the proceeds to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
On hand were Alex Ross (artist/painter), Sal Abbinanti (Ross' model for Captain
Marvel), Alex' parents Clark (model for Shazam) and Lynette Ross, and Bob Riley
(webmaster of AlexRossArt.com and AlexRossAuction.com). The gallery was swamped
with friends and admirers of Alex Ross.
Every piece of artwork was matted and hung from the ceiling. Spectators could walk
around the entire gallery taking in each page (in order) as it appeared in the book.
The original artwork is stunning to behold. The color is vibrant and Ross' attention
to detail is brilliant. Any piece in the set would make a gorgeous addition to any
lucky buyer's collection.
Attending a Ross party is a very interesting event. I kept staring at many of the
guests wondering where I had seen them before. My bewilderment was abated when Ross'
webmaster, Bob Riley, pointed out that several of the guests were Ross' models.
I even had the pleasure of meeting Rhonda Hampton, Alex' new Wonder Woman model.
Steve Darnell writer of the Ross-painted Uncle Sam series was in attendance
as well.
Proceeds from the upcoming auction of the original art from “Shazam!: Power
of Hope” will be donated by Alex Ross to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses
to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. It is the largest wish-granting
charity in the world, with 81 chapters in the United States and its territories
and 20 international affiliates spanning five continents. This is made possible
through private donations and through the efforts of of more than 18,000 creative
Wish-granting volunteers.
Online Art Auction beginning March 5, 2001 at Alex' auction site www.AlexRossAuction.com. In order to bid, please go to www.AlexRossAuction.com prior to the auction so you
can register as a member. Please note that phone bids will also be taken. For more
info, contact Sam Abbinanti (773) 771-4152 or email any questions to
atomika@home.com.
The auctioning of the original art from the graphic novel, SHAZAM!: POWER OF HOPE
will begin March 5th and proceed throughout the month. The pages will be sold in
sequence, approximately 10 to 12 paintings per week will be up for bidding through
this online auction.
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