For the past few months, Deb has been concertedly throwing her talents and creativity into supporting numerous projects in order to raise both awareness, and well needed funding for the Australian Cancer Council.

With Man Up, a brilliant collection of male artists from across the world, we believe that she has completely outdone herself, and put together a show that has us impressed and humbled by her efforts.

“Renowned across Australia for her feminine motifs and candy store colour palette, Sydney-based street artist Deb is taking a stilettoed stand for men across the country with Man Up, an exhibition designed to raise money and awareness for prostate cancer.

The latest in a string of Deb’s charitable efforts for the Cancer Council of Australia, and prostate cancer in particular, Man Up comprises the monochromatic works of over 35 local and international male artists. Deb has ambitiously recruited an army of high profile art world benefactors, with headlining names such as Mark Bode (USA), Mike Giant (USA), Jim Houser (USA), Ben Brown (Syd), Ken Taylor (Melb). Deb has been overwhelmed and delighted by their support, saying, “All the artists have been really willing to donate work, which is amazing. Even more importantly, 100% of the sales go directly to the charity.”

Equally as supportive as the artists are the major sponsors of Man Up. Australia-based clothing brand Phable and Deb have collaborated on a limited series of printed t-shirts exclusive to the exhibition, with printing sponsored by Aisle6ix. The t-shirts will be available for sale throughout the duration of the exhibition. In addition, Deb has produced six customised copies of T-world New York, which are an official collaboration and will be sold on the opening night. 100% of proceeds from the sale of the artworks, t-shirts and books will go directly to the Cancer Council of Australia to fund prostate cancer research.”

Not only is this a well executed, brilliantly curated exhibition, but, it is also for a very, very worthy cause. We wish we could make it, but those of you in Sydney can, and should! Head to aMBUSH and get yourself some great art, and support the Cancer Council whilst you’re at it, what more could you possibly want?

Who: Eyez (USA), Ghost Cave (USA), Greg Mike (USA), Jim Houser (USA), Mark Bode (USA) Mear One (USA), Mike Giant (USA), Mike C (HIT + RUN CREW) (USA), Nathan Parker (UK), Phill Blake (UK), Vyal Reyes (USA), Alex Lehours, Ben Bigeni, Ben Brown, Ben Frost, Dale Bigeni Damien Matter,Danny Young, Dboe, Edward Woodley, Faz, Jacob Morley, Jumbo, Justin Feuerring, Ken Taylor, Luke Shirlaw, Mark Douglas, Martin E Wills, Matthew Gordon, Michael Fikaris, Monkey, Onshow, Paris, Pilfer, RJ Williams, Sarris, Shane Kenning, Shida, Steen Jones Sprinkles, Stabs, Teem, and more…
What: Man Up Charity group show
Where: aMBUSH Gallery, 4a James St, Waterloo, Sydney
When: Show opens Thursday 11th October from 6pm til 9pm

Check out aMBUSH Gallery as well as the Facebook event page for more info