Art with Heart was conceived in 2007 by Stanley Edwards, director of Platypus Productions.
Having a background in photography Stanley had the idea to gather “frustrated” artists working in the advertising, marketing, production and media industries to join him in rediscovering their creative talents while staging an auction to benefit charity.
A call to action was sent out and Platypus Productions received a fantastic response with artists from all over the country wishing to take part. Artists were given not given a specific brief so were able to create whatever their hearts desired and could submit up to five pieces.

Platypus Productions held their first Art with Heart black tie charity auction in conjunction with the Cape Film Commission on Friday 9th November 2007. The initiative which was in its inaugural year proved to be a great success will all the artwork that was donated being sold and raising funds for the two charities involved, those being Heart of Healing and Hollywood Heart.

After the success of last year, we are going to make 2008 even bigger and better!