Featuring hand-painted artwork by Mary Ball, this limited edition button-down shirt offers a unique blend of artistry and style. Its original design, inspired by the solo exhibition 'Seasons of Change,' captures the essence of individual expression. Perfect for those seeking a standout piece, this shirt promotes creativity while supporting arts education in New York City. A must-have for collectors and fashion enthusiasts alike.
From the brand: Hand-painted original artwork by Tombolo's Artist in Residence, Mary Ball, for her solo exhibition entitled 'Seasons of Change.' Mary Ball painted directly onto this blank shirt, inspiring the digitally recreated run of 500 limited edition shirts.
The auction winner will receive: (1) the original piece, 'Seasons of Change (Blue),' framed in quarter-inch plexiglass, (2) one of the 500
limited edition replica shirts
inspired by this original work in the buyer's preferred size, and (3) free domestic USA shipping (covered by Tombolo).
Free Arts NYC will receive 100% of the proceeds. This is a charity auction, with Tombolo donating every dollar to Free Arts NYC.
Since 1997, Free Arts NYC has provided equitable access to arts education and mentorship by offering free programs in partnership with schools, community centers, and social service organizations. Prioritizing individualized attention through small groups and 1:1 mentoring, we serve more than 1,600 students annually. To learn more about Free Arts NYC, click
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Shop the limited edition, 1 of 500 digital print run of this shirt, along with the rest of our Mary Ball collaboration,
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There is also another original work for auction in green, available
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DETAILS
To create the template for the numbered editions, Mary Ball painted directly onto this blank shirt we provided her, using her expressive brushwork to explore the contours of a new canvas - a classic Tombolo shirt silhouette.
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40'' x 40'' quarter-inch plexiglass frame, secured with brass screws and cap nuts. The shirt can be easily removed from the frame and reinserted should the winning bidder wish to wear it on a special night!
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You can learn more about Mary Ball, Tombolo's Artist Residency, and the making of this shirt
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SHIPPING & LOGISTICS
This piece will be on display at Tombolo's NYC Flagship store for the duration of Mary Ball's show, 'Seasons of Change', from February 20-27. The winning bidder will be contacted after the auction closes.
Tombolo will cover shipping costs to ensure every dollar of the winning bid goes to Free Arts NYC (USA addresses only).
The piece will be shipped following the conclusion of 'Seasons of Change' on February 27. For any questions, please contact support@tombolocompany.com.
MORE ABOUT MARY BALL
Mary Ball (b. 1993) lives and works in Birmingham, Alabama, by way of New Orleans. Ball received her BFA from the University of Georgia in 2016 and her MFA from New York Academy of Art in 2018. Recent exhibitions include Art In Bloom at New Orleans Museum of Art, White Linen Night at Studio 633, New Orleans and Controlled Chaos at 111 Franklin St, New York. Ball has had prior artist residencies including the Willow House Residency in Terilingua, Texas.
Chosen from over 600 applicants to the 2024 Tombolo Artist Residency, Mary Ball captivated us with her dreamlike worlds—lush with imaginary plants and mythological gardens, each serving as an expressive symbol of transition and self-reflection. Her works, while created in the immediately accessible environment of her backyard, feel wildly escapist. What better fit for a brand born in the concrete jungle of New York City that makes 'escapewear' designed to transport the wearer to a different time, place or state of mind.
