A detailed pencil drawing of a family of four elephants standing close together - two adut elephants and two young calves, one of which is feeding from its mother.

Drawn From The Heart

Mall Galleries, London SW1Y

Free Exhibition
Wed 2nd – Sat 5th October 2024, 10am-6pm

Private View
Tues 1st October, 5.30-9pm, Tickets £98

Hosted by Coronation Street legend Rula Lenska, join Gary and Will Travers OBE from Born Free, together with our Patrons Sally Gunnell OBE, Gaby Roslin and Kirsty Gallacher for this exclusive, star-studded evening.
Your ticket includes drinks reception, canapes and cash bar, plus live auction with TV auctioneer James Lewis.

Dear John,

You won’t want to miss this! Get your diary out, because you’re invited to a major solo exhibition and exclusive private view by internationally admired artist Gary Hodges.

Gary has been a loyal and beloved Born Free friend for 35 years, and is a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation. He’s the UK’s best-selling, most collectable graphite pencil artist and his new exhibition, Drawn from the Heart, celebrates wildlife’s beauty.

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A detailed pencil drawing of a baby rhino looking unsteady on its feet!

This captivating exhibition will raise funds for Born Free as part of our 40th anniversary year. World-acclaimed, Gary’s exquisite animal portraits are truly soulful. His new solo exhibition consists of 165 artworks, including original drawings, unique embellished prints as well as limited edition prints. All art works will be for sale, either at a set price, through a live auction at the private view, or an online silent auction.

Please don’t delay booking!

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A detailed pencil drawing of a lioness sleeping with her head resting on her paws.

We are expecting a full capacity, sell-out crowd. Tickets are strictly limited and selling very fast.

All ticket holders will be entered into a prize draw with prizes including embellished prints by Gary, plus signed autobiography books.

A special shared history

Gary (pictured below with James Lewis, Dame Virginia McKenna and Rula Lenska), has a long and very special history with our charity. "I first met Born Free's Co-Founders Dame Virginia McKenna DBE and Bill Travers MBE, in 1989, at the Mall Galleries. Since that profound meeting of minds, I have supported Born Free at any opportunity, through exhibitions and auctions."

A photo of James Lewis, Dame Virginia McKenna, Gary Hodges and Rula Lenska standing together at an art gallery displaying Gary's drawings.

"With the help of my collectors, my drawings have made over £1 million for Born Free and other wildlife charities. How wonderful that October’s exhibition will be at the Mall Galleries again, bringing Virginia's and my journey full circle.”

A detailed pencil drawing of an elephant with large tuusks, standing side-on, looking to the left.

Warm thanks to our long-term friends at Vintage Roots. At Gary’s Private View you can kick off your evening with a delightful glass of red or white wine from their organic Wild Thing range, generously provided for the welcome reception. Created in association with Born Free in 2010, Wild Thing has been raising funds for our charity ever since.

As you can tell, Gary’s Private View is set to be a remarkable, poignant and entertaining evening. So, don’t miss out and book your ticket today.

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We can’t wait to see you there!

From your art and animal-loving friends at Born Free

Drawn From The Heart

Mall Galleries, London SW1Y

A special shared history

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