Cow Parade continues to raise funds for charity
Howard Lake | 31 August 2012 | News
One of the famous CowParade cows, which have travelled the world as part of an international public art exhibition, has returned to Edinburgh as an interactive piece of public artwork, and to generate funds for a Scottish children’s charity.
Previously the cows were adorned with the work of professional and local artists. Now this cow will now act as a blank canvas for the public to use. Visitors to the interactive art event on St Andrews Square can pay a small fee to have their hand print painted on the body of the cow, with all the money raised from hand print sales being donated to CHAS, the Scottish children’s hospice society.
At the end of the event organisers Breeze Galleries will then auction the cow to the highest bidder, with the money again going to CHAS.
Bob Corsie, founder of Breeze Gallery, said: “It is great to see one of the CowParade cows back here in Edinburgh and it’s been a real hit with visitors so far, who are all keen to leave their mark on this great piece of art.
“There are over 200 handprints on the cow so far making it look rather colourful, but there is plenty of space for more and I look forward to seeing the final creation once the event is over.”
Live Art At The Festival is running until Sunday 2 September on St Andrews Square.
www.breeze-gallery.co.uk
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