SiGMA Europe’s anniversary auction raises €186,000 for charity
Amidst the grandeur of the SiGMA Europe Awards ceremony in Malta, the charitable auction brought gaming and philanthropy together for an unforgettable night. Held in the Hilton Malta’s opulent ballroom, the event showcased an impressive collection of vivid artworks, each piece generously contributed by artists from across the globe.
Proceeds go to support a number of global projects championed by the SiGMA Foundation, which this year included a multi-sensory hall for disadvantaged children in Baatan, Philippines – which was inaugurated this month as part of the SiGMA Asia 2024 agenda, cleft palate surgeries for children in Colombia, and a skill building project for women in the Bonga region in Ethiopia. As a result of its efforts from 2023 to 2024, the foundation has raised a total of €935,400 through SiGMA´s charity auctions – a fitting tribute to its anniversary celebrations.
The evening buzzed with excitement as guests engaged in lively bidding, encouraged by auctioneer Rick Goddard, whose infectious energy kept the crowd on the edge of their seats.
Mexican artist Tommy Zegan´s Bronze Lady sculpture sparked an intense bidding war, eventually selling for €65,000, while Atlas Quest started off the auction on a good note, ultimately raising €20,000.
The event received generous support from BETCONSTRUCT, an award-winning technology and service provider for the online and land-based gaming industry.
Auction 1: Sold for €45,000 to
Atlas Quest by Lucienne Spiteri
“Atlas’ Quest: The Wheel Turns for the Bold” captures Lucienne´s passion for experimentation in both painting and photography. Featuring the titan Atlas, the Zodiac signs, elements, houses, and ruling planets, the painting symbolises fate, fortune, and the power of creativity.
Auction 2: Sold for €12,000 to
Tropical Serenade by Jono Pisano
Based in Manila, Jono Pisano´s “Tropical Serenade” depicts a serene moment in a small clearing surrounded by palm trees, where the artist’s uncle serenades his future wife, capturing the beauty of love and nature intertwined.
Auction 3: Sold for €25,000 to
Insight by Julieta Dashtoyan
“Insight” is a striking eye-shaped sculpture adorned with intricate faces, symbolising the depths of human understanding. This piece captures the essence of perception and introspection, inviting viewers to explore the many facets of insight.
Auction 4: Sold for €25,000 to
High Roller Rhythms by Ashvin Harrison
Ashvin Harrison creates unique artworks using coconut charcoal dust, oil, and acrylics. His piece – created exclusively for SiGMA Europe, blends both surreal and realistic elements with vibrant colours and expressive techniques and is inspired by the excitement of online gaming.
Auction 5: Sold for € 14,000 to
Queen of cards by Derek Mason
Derek Mason blends oil painting and handmade sculpture in this dynamic piece. It features an elegant woman surrounded by playing cards, symbolising high stakes, with a striking headpiece reflecting the tension between risk and fortune.
Auction 6: Sold for € 65,000 to
Bronze Lady by
A haunting yet captivating statue that symbolises the passage of time. Once embodying beauty and grace, the statue’s weathered surface and broken form presents a poignant image of loss and fragility. Her vacant stare exudes a sense of resignation, as if she has come to accept her inevitable decline.
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