Ed Sheeran has donated one of his paintings to his parents’ Made In Suffolk Legacy auction, it was revealed on Monday.
The singer, 29, has decided to give a colourful abstract painting titled Dab 2 2020, which he made for his father John as he refers to him by the nickname Dab.
According to the auction, Ed has never made any of his paintings for sale so this is a rare item for those looking to add to their collection.
Good cause: On Monday it was announced Ed Sheeran donated a rare painting he made for his father John to the Made In Suffolk Legacy auction to help raise money for charity
Ed is said to have started painting following the end of his gruelling Divide Tour across the globe, which ended in the Summer of 2019.
The bright and colourful painting was made by Ed using household paints on a large square canvas, and is now open for bids.
Discussing the painting, Ed’s father John said: ‘Ed has been creating art since he was a child. This energetic, expressive painting is such a positive affirmation of life. It’s like a visual equivalent of one of his upbeat songs.’
Artwork: Ed has donated a colourful abstract painting titled Dab 2 2020 (pictured), which he made for his father John as he refers to him by the nickname Dab
Collector’s item: Ed has never made any of his paintings for sale so this is a rare item for those looking to add to their collection (pictured: A different painting by Ed)
Set up by the singer’s parents John and Imogen Sheeran for the GeeWizz and Zest charities, the event will feature an array of other priceless items from his career as well as objects from other celebrities.
It was revealed earlier this month that Ed’s handwritten lyrics and childhood lego is set to go up for sale as part of the Made In Suffolk Legacy auction.
Amongst the items from Sheeran, handwritten lyrics to Perfect are included, as well as a signed poster and ticket to his first ever concert -which cost £3 to enter- and a You Need Me EP from 2009.
Good cause: It was revealed earlier this month that Ed’s handwritten lyrics and childhood lego is set to go up for sale as part of the Made In Suffolk Legacy auction
But that isn’t all, as David Walliams has offered a signed collection of his children’s books, while there is also a vintage England shirt that has been signed by David Beckham and features his number 7.
For those looking for an experience, Atlantic Records UK are offering up one week’s work experience for whoever wins the bid, while there is also a lot that gives the person the chance to attend the Defected music festival in Croatia.
Other priceless items include a framed page of Richard Curtis’ original script for Love Actually, as well as a limited edition Damien Hirst print signed by the artist.
Wow! Amongst the items from Sheeran, handwritten lyrics to Perfect are included (pictured)
Priceless: There is also a signed poster and ticket (pictured) to his first ever concert -which cost £3 to enter- available to bid on
The Rolling Stones’ Beggars Banquet photographic print and gold disc are also available, while Brian McFadden’s final award he received with Westlife is included in the auction.
Peter Jackson has also donated a Lord Of The Rings wall plaque to the auction, and it has been signed by cast members including Elijah Wood, Orlando Bloom and Cate Blanchett.
As part of the charity event there are 220 lots in total, with Ed’s parents hoping to make a lasting legacy with the event by supporting children and young adults with disabilities and life-limiting illnesses in Suffolk.
Helping out: Set up the singer’s parents John and Imogen Sheeran, the event will feature an array of other priceless items from his career (pictured, a rare You Need Me EP)
Doing their part: There are 220 lots in total, with Ed’s parents hoping to support children and young adults with disabilities and life-limiting illnesses in Suffolk (pictured, Ed’s lego)
The exhibition of the items is currently taking place at Christchurch Mansion in the region, and proceeds raised go to the charities GeeWizz and Zest.
John and Imogen created the auction alongside Gina Long, the founder of the children’s charity GeeWizz, and the event with be held online with the assistance of auction house Lacy Scott & Knight.
Speaking about the event, John said: ‘We are so pleased that the auction will create important, lasting legacies.
‘Proceeds will help to improve the quality of care and wellbeing for children and young adults across the county of Suffolk and beyond.
‘Imogen and I send our thanks to everyone who has organised, supported and donated to the auction. We cannot think of a better legacy for the exhibition to leave.’
The auction is currently open to online bidders, and will remain open for bids until November 8 2020.
Support: The exhibition of the items is currently taking place at Christchurch Mansion, and proceeds raised going to the charities GeeWizz and Zest (pictured, Ed Sheeran portrait)
Bid now: The auction is currently open to online bidders, and will remain open for bids until November 8 2020 (pictured, a rare photo of Ed on tour)