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Follow on Google News | Blind artist's painting of all-new Volvo S60 goes on eBay auctionThe remarkable blind artist Esref Armagan was invited to Volvo Car Corporation in Sweden to paint the Volvo S60. From December 7th, 8 p.m. CET to December 17th the painting will be auctioned on eBay.
By: Volvo Auto India Using his hands as sensors Esref Armagan felt his way round the all-new Volvo S60 with its dynamic sculpted form with his hands and then did the painting all the while he was documented on film. The resulting documentary Volvo S60 Blind Preview got an overwhelming reception from Volvo fans around the world. The film can be found on www.facebook.com/ Now Volvo Car Corporation has decided to auction the painting on eBay. "It was an amazing experience to work together with Esref Armagan. He truly embraces life and we think that his approach matches exactly how we at Volvo embrace life. Through this auction and the donation to World Blind Union we will take this rewarding corporation even one step further", says Lukas Dohle, director of Live Communication and Social Media at Volvo Cars. Esref Armagan was born unsighted and taught himself to paint and draw in perspective, stunning scientists worldwide. His artwork shines with freedom of light and depth of colours. He has appeared on the BBC and CNN. The World Blind Union (WBU) is a registered Canadian charity and they are the benefactor of the auction. 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the WBU, which is a non political, non-religious, non-governmental and non-profit-making organization, representing over 160 million blind and partially sighted persons in 177 member countries. The auction will take place on eBay Canada but is accessible globally on www.ebay.com/ # # # Volvo Car India develops, manufactures and sells Volvo cars in India. In 2008 about 375,000 Volvo cars were sold all across the globe. Volvo Cars is represented in approximately 100 countries globally. End
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