A5 Limited Edition Print - A Riad - 25% of the profit will be donated to British Red Cross for the Morocco Earthquake Appeal

https://donate.redcross.org.uk/appeal/morocco-earthquake-appeal

This print will be one of 25 that will be numbered and signed, to raise funds to donate to the Red Cross.

In June 2023 I visited Morocco, staying in Marrakesh and visiting the High Atlas Mountains, notably Asni and Imlil. The trip was mesmerising, inspirational, colourful and beautiful. I spent 6 days researching and visiting Berber communities, exploring women cooperatives that created local economies from traditional practices from argan oil production to rug/tapestry weaving. It is with such a heavy heart that these communities are now in dire need of supplies to live and rebuild their precious villages towns and the city of Marrakesh.

So inspired by my travels to Morocco with my friend and artist Sarah Smalldon I have create a series of illustrations, this one in particular is being being woven at 45 x 60inches in my studio. It is not due to be finished for another 8 months. This limited edition print is the weaving I am currently making … please follow the progress on instagram at @becky.dodman.wainwright

If this print sells well, I have additional prints to launch, all with the aim to raise money to help families in need to rebuild their lives in the Berber communities and Marrakesh, Morocco.

When you purchase the print you will be donating the profits too:

The red cross (who have written)

Following the Morocco earthquake, we have launched an emergency appeal.

Late on Friday evening, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco - the epicentre was in the High Atlas Mountains, approximately 70 kilometres south of Marrakech.

A 4.9 magnitude aftershock followed just 20 minutes later. Local authorities are already reporting that over 1,000 people have died, and many more are injured. These numbers are likely to rise rapidly in the coming days as the full impact of the disaster becomes clear.

The local Moroccan Red Crescent are on the ground responding to the earthquake, including providing first aid to those injured and emotional support to people in shock.

Whilst the situation is still developing, there are immediate and severe needs for those affected.

Thank you for purchasing :-)

Tech specs:

A5, Unicorn White, Heavy 300gsm.

Posting Week commencing: 18th September 2023