Fundraising campaigns regularly pop up on our radar, but some are more eye-catching than others. The 10gram Challenge—a canny art fundraising campaign—supports the UK organisation The Royal Society of Sculptors, presenting works by 42 artists invited to create a sculpture from a 10-gram piece of wax. No mean feat.
Some very big names have risen to the challenge, including Grayson Perry, Cornelia Parker, Nick Hornby and Alison Wilding. Cathie Pilkington has created a striking horse from the tiny wax bundle, priced at £2,000, while Richard Wilson’s toffee creation costs £500. These endearing mini sculptures—cast in bronze at The Milwyn Casting, Fine Art Foundry—are due to go on show at Thomas Dane Gallery, London (23-24 October).
All profits raised by the 10gram Challenge will go towards Creating a Home For Sculptors”, a campaign to support the renovation of Dora House—the Grade II listed home of The Royal Society of Sculptors in South Kensington, London. Artist Rebecca Salter, the President of the Royal Academy of Arts, says: “I was thrilled to be asked to contribute a 10g sculpture to this project. The Royal Society of Sculptors plays an invaluable role in nurturing sculptors and encouraging a wider appreciation of the importance of sculpture.”
Cathie Pilkington, Fallen Horse, 10gram Challenge 2024.
Image: courtesy Royal Society of Sculptors
