Artistic Car Infiniti G37 Canada collects $ 55,000 for One Drop
Artistic drive Infiniti G37, created to celebrate the 20th anniversary Infiniti has achieved the goal we lent him, in this case serve a good cause. The vehicle has indeed found a buyer for an amount of $ 55,000 in an auction for the benefit of private ONE DROP which took place at the occasion of the Masquerave spectacular event held in Whistler on November 12.
The person who filed the winning bet, who wishes to remain anonymous, was among 1,200 people who attended a Masquerave. It is in the context of this event that the car was "UNVEILED", a flamboyant performance choreographed by Cirque du Soleil.
"We are delighted to have the support of Infiniti. The proceeds from this auction will go to our projects promoting access to clean water in the developing world, "declared Lili-Anna Peresa, General Director of ONE DROP.
True to its commitment to offer an inspired performance and extraordinary experiences, Infiniti Canada is working with the Bearfoot Bistro and Masquerave to create a sensational event aimed at raising awareness of the issues related to water and to finance the activities of ONE DROP in developing countries. ONE DROP is an initiative of Guy Laliberte, founder of Cirque du Soleil, a partner respects Infiniti.
The food and wine were honored as part of the event, which participated some of the most eminent leaders of the country and representatives of vineyards worldwide. In addition, participants were able to admire the prowess of trapeze artists, contortionists and dancers. The highlight of the event was the "unveiling" of the art car. It is rare for the Cirque du Soleil to offer an impromptu performance, but it is a testament to its commitment to ONE DROP, Infiniti and fundraising Masquerave.
The art car was created in 2009 to mark the 20th anniversary of Infiniti and the 25th anniversary of Cirque du Soleil. Montreal artist Heidi Taillefer created the unique look of the vehicle and has spent over 300 hours in just over a month to paint his body by hand.
"We are pleased that the art car Infiniti has raised the necessary funds to ONE DROP, a foundation that defends an important cause and dear to one of our valuable partners," emphasizes Wendy Durward, Director, Infiniti Canada. "This vehicle, which is a true piece of art and is very significant for us because it marks an important stage in our history, is now all the more significant because it helps support a primordial cause. We are very proud. "
Over the past two years, the anniversary artistic car Infiniti G37 has accompanied the Cirque du Soleil on tour to various shows and has been presented in the context of other events and car shows. Of its design, artistic car was intended to be sold at auction for the benefit of a great cause.