SWEETCHARITY: Ben Moon's Our Painted Lady
- Jenna Mackin
- Oct 30, 2014
- 2 min read
By Michele McDonald
The ultimate sign of classic luxury, a 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spur is going up for auction. Mixed media artist Ben Moon was selected by New York Collector Frank Marzano to paint his signature black and white designs on the exterior of a 1985 Rolls Royce Silver Spur, named “Our Painted Lady.”
The car will be auctioned via Charitybuzz in December 2014, with 100% of proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior Project charity. Our Painted Lady was introduced this summer at Moon’s annual art exhibit in the Hamptons, “Mash-Up Society.”
Pictured above, she was on view at the 10th Annual Americana Manhasset Concours D’Elegance on Sunday, October 12. Hampton Daze caught up with Ben Moon and Michelle Marzano at the event. For more information on upcoming appearances and how to donate visit www.ourpaintedlady.com.
Can you tell us about what inspired the 1985 hand painted Rolls Royce? BM: Frank Marzano owns a number of vehicles and wanted to donate to charity. I was asked to create "Our Painted Lady" (the hand painted 1985 Rolls Royce) which is being auctioned for the The Wounded Warrior Project. There is an online auction at Charity Buzz and there will be a physical event in New York on December 10. What is your involvement in the 10th Anniversary of Concourse D'elegance at Americana? BM: Michelle (Marzano) it was all Michelle MM: They asked us to be in Pebble Beach but it was too early What inspired you to pursue a career in the arts? What has the journey getting to this point been like? BM: Haha hmmn ... Always did draw and paint on everything and anything. It's a natural progression to go from furniture and walls to Rolls Royce. MM: Mrs. Moon, Ben's proud Mama, loved all of his art and would treasure his work, even if it was on the walls and furniture. What do you love about being an artist? BM: It is all about getting my work where it can be in some unorthodox ways. A car driving around NYC, this project gives the opportunity to expand the artwork to those outside of the art world -- a very fun concept. My recent phase as of this year is being out doing shows on a consistent basis, as opposed to being locked in a studio.