news release
    16th August 2003

Leading environmental campaign group Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) are today celebrating following an auction of longboards featuring designs from world - acclaimed artists raised over £70,000 for the campaign for clean seas.

The Longlife Exhibition featured board designs by Damien Hirst, Jamie Hewlett (Tank Girl and Gorillaz), graffiti artist Banksy, SAS’ Andy Hughes and many more who donated works to raise funds for the campaign organisation.

Having toured galleries across the UK, the tour finished at Newquay’s Bark House Gallery where today the boards came under the hammer. Bidders from across the country had travelled to Cornwall to attend the auction and buyers from overseas escalated the bidding by phone.

The day’s highlight was the sale of the two Damien Hirst boards which went for a massive £38,000 and £21,000 a piece; figures which took the auction way beyond SAS’ expectations.

The Longlife exhibition was a joint venture between Oxbow and SAS - a unique way to highlight the threat of coastal pollution. Through the artworks, SAS have been able to reach a wider audience with their message. Oxbow has generously pledged all profits from the sale of the boards to SAS.

Vicky Garner, SAS Campaigns Director says: "As a not for profit organisation, every penny of the funds raised through the Longlife exhibition will go directly into running the SAS campaign in future years. Frankly, we’re stunned with the outcome! A big thank you must go to Oxbow and to all the artists who have given their time and talent for free".

For further details please contact Richard or Vicky on Mob: 07817 401480.

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