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H&H Classic Auction @ National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
30th Oct, 2024 13:00
Norton 961 Tank Art 'TT Racing' for the 'Pass the Smile' Charity
No Reserve
"TT racing” Hilary Hopker (Coventry, UK). Acrylics on Norton 961 fuel tank. This inspiring painting beautifully captures the thrill and excitement of a vintage motorcycle race. Hilary hopes it will appeal to motorcycle enthusiasts and become a fantastic artistic feature and conversational piece in a home or workplace. “In painting this piece I wanted to honour Norton’s proud history. The TT Races were the perfect subject, synonymous as they are with the motorbike. I researched old posters and thought hard about how I could make the most of the curves in the fuel tank. The bold graphic design accentuates the road and I painted the lead bike on the curve so it feels like it’s powering towards the viewer. I added a touch of gold sparkle in memory of Ben, who forever leaves a bit of magic behind him” Hilary is an artist advocate for Pass the Smile, a charitable fund which raises awareness of childhood cancer, and funds research into new treatments for cancer-affected children. Hilary paints in memory of her family friend, Ben Crowther, aged 7, who died in 2019. Pass the Smile is his legacy.
