(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) A painting of Dubai-based Sylvain Tremblay has been sold at a charity auction in London, that raised more than $1million to fund a water access project in Guatemala.
Tremblay, who is best known for his world record-breaking portrait of the late Shaikh Zayed, donated his Blue Horse painting to the Formula E charity event held at the Natural History Museum recently. The piece was among a number of works that contributed to the $1 million plus funds being raised in support of ONE DROP and the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, to aid Guatemala water project.
The funds raised will help around 37,000 people to access safe, sustainable water supplies for both drinking and economic development initiatives in the Central American country. The Blue Horse image is among a collection of equine exhibits crafted by the Canadian artist, inspired by the annual Dubai World Cup horse racing event. Several pieces from the collection were exhibited to VIP guests at this year's race, as part of the event's 20th anniversary celebrations held, at Meydan Racecourse. Tremblay, a visiting lecturer at Canadian University Dubai, attended the exclusive Formula E Gala Dinner in London.
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