The art of anonymity

Over 100 Cork artists have donated work to Ireland’s biggest online art sale which comes with an interesting twist; buyers don’t know who the artist is until after the sale has closed.

The Incognito art sale goes live on 24 April with all proceeds going to the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. Now in its eighth year, Incognito 2024 features the work of over 1,200 artists, with more than 3,300 original postcard-size artworks priced at €65, no matter who the artist is. Buyers are invited to peruse the artworks at incognito.ie where they can pick out their favourite pieces while remaining totally in the dark as regards who created them.

Among the local artists who have taken up their brushes for this year’s sale are Tom Climent from Sundays Well, Sue van Coppenhagen from Ladysbridge, Jessica Baron from Ballydesmond, and Tina Reed from Sherkin Island.

Buyers can now peruse the collection at www.incognito.ie before the sale goes live on Wednesday 24 April.

Eilín Ní Mhurchú, Jack and Jill Liaison Nurse Manager for Cork, said Incognito will help local families to continue to receive much-needed support.

She said: “Monies raised from Incognito go to fund in-home nursing care hours, respite support, and end-of-life care provided by the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation to 42 Cork children from birth to six years of age. These include children with a range of highly complex medical conditions whose parents are caring for them at home where they belong.

“Jack and Jill is a lifeline for these families in offering mum or dad a break to spend time with their other children, run out for the messages, grab a coffee with a friend, or catch a nap, safe in the knowledge that their child’s complex medical needs are being looked after,” added Ms Ní Mhurchú.

Deirdre Walsh, CEO of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, added: “This year once again we are amazed at the high standard of art by Incognito artists and the diverse selection of styles. We are very grateful for the support of those Cork artists who have joined in the excitement that is Incognito and want to help raise money for Jack and Jill. The Incognito art sale quite literally turns art into a currency for care.”

For further information and to see the Incognito collection, visit incognito.ie, and to learn more about the work of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, visit jackandjill.ie. Follow all the latest Incognito developments on Facebook at facebook.com/2024incognito, #Art4Care #Incognito2024.