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Ed Sheeran and Grayson Perry help with Essex teen's art project Ed Sheeran and Grayson Perry help with Essex teen's art project
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Ed Sheeran recorded a video message in support of the projectEd Sheeran recorded a video message in support of the project
Ed Sheeran recorded a video message in support of the projectEd Sheeran recorded a video message in support of the project
A 14-year-old boy has collaborated with Ed Sheeran, Grayson Perry and other artists for a project that has raised more than £160,000 for charity.A 14-year-old boy has collaborated with Ed Sheeran, Grayson Perry and other artists for a project that has raised more than £160,000 for charity.
Noah, who has hydrocephalus, epilepsy and cerebral palsy, enjoys painting on cardboard at home in Dedham, Essex.Noah, who has hydrocephalus, epilepsy and cerebral palsy, enjoys painting on cardboard at home in Dedham, Essex.
Artists across the world have helped finish the pieces, which are being exhibited at Firstsite gallery in Colchester.Artists across the world have helped finish the pieces, which are being exhibited at Firstsite gallery in Colchester.
Noah's father Nathan Jones said: "This project has brought him so much joy."Noah's father Nathan Jones said: "This project has brought him so much joy."
Noah is raising money to thank hospital staff who care for himNoah is raising money to thank hospital staff who care for him
Ed Sheeran painted over the background that Noah supplied for himEd Sheeran painted over the background that Noah supplied for him
During the coronavirus lockdown in 2020, Noah, who goes by the nickname Background Bob, was painting on cardboard to pass the time while he could not attend school.During the coronavirus lockdown in 2020, Noah, who goes by the nickname Background Bob, was painting on cardboard to pass the time while he could not attend school.
Mr Jones posted on Instagram asking artists to collaborate with his son and hundreds of artists came forward.Mr Jones posted on Instagram asking artists to collaborate with his son and hundreds of artists came forward.
Noah's father Nathan posted this message on social media and had a huge responseNoah's father Nathan posted this message on social media and had a huge response
The project was so popular that it was turned into an exhibition and a book. The art was later auctioned off to raise money for the Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals Charity, which has looked after Noah since he was born.The project was so popular that it was turned into an exhibition and a book. The art was later auctioned off to raise money for the Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals Charity, which has looked after Noah since he was born.
The new exhibition, which is Noah's third one, features over 270 collaborative artworks with international street and graffiti artists including Mr Doodle, Shepard Fairey and Wrdsmith, plus comedians Phill Jupitus and Joe Lycett.The new exhibition, which is Noah's third one, features over 270 collaborative artworks with international street and graffiti artists including Mr Doodle, Shepard Fairey and Wrdsmith, plus comedians Phill Jupitus and Joe Lycett.
Grayson Perry painted this striking image over the background Noah sent to himGrayson Perry painted this striking image over the background Noah sent to him
World-renowned artist Shepard Fairey contributed this piece to the exhibition Mr Doodle contributed this piece to the exhibition
A mutual friend alerted Suffolk singer-songwriter Sheeran to the project, who said he was happy to take part and sent a video message, saying: "Good luck with everything and I love what you're doing."A mutual friend alerted Suffolk singer-songwriter Sheeran to the project, who said he was happy to take part and sent a video message, saying: "Good luck with everything and I love what you're doing."
Murals aim to inspire climate change actionMurals aim to inspire climate change action
Visitors flock to Grayson Perry holiday homeVisitors flock to Grayson Perry holiday home
Award-winning gallery given £700k for improvementsAward-winning gallery given £700k for improvements
Mr Jones said his family had been "absolutely blown away" by the response from artists to their third project.Mr Jones said his family had been "absolutely blown away" by the response from artists to their third project.
Noah, who has hydrocephalus, epilepsy and cerebral palsy, began painting on cardboard at home to pass the time during lockdownNoah, who has hydrocephalus, epilepsy and cerebral palsy, began painting on cardboard at home to pass the time during lockdown
"The love and interest to collaborate with Background Bob has been spectacular. Noah has loved every minute of being Background Bob. It's been so much fun, and we've made so many creative connections," he added."The love and interest to collaborate with Background Bob has been spectacular. Noah has loved every minute of being Background Bob. It's been so much fun, and we've made so many creative connections," he added.
The exhibition runs at Firstsite from 1 April until 8 October, with an auction due to take place afterwards.The exhibition runs at Firstsite from 1 April until 8 October, with an auction due to take place afterwards.
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