The Peter J Isola Foundation was honoured to host Christian Hook for his first-ever solo exhibition in Gibraltar, “This Is It”, which was held at the Victory Suite, Rock Hotel.
A statement from the Peter J Isola Foundation follows below:
The night was a remarkable celebration of art and community spirit centred around Gibraltar’s most talented and internationally acclaimed artist. Christian’s presence and engagement captivated a full audience offering a uniquely honest and emotional insight into his creative journey and what this exhibition meant to him.
The highlight of the night came as our in-house auctioneer Joey Imossi led the auction of Christian’s breathtaking equestrian piece, “Hybrid Amine Horse” which he had most generously donated to be auctioned for the benefit of the Foundation and its excellent work. After a wave of excitement and competitive bidding, the hammer came down at £105,000, thanks to the generosity of Sam Buxton.
PJI Trustee Albert Isola CBE said:
“Christian’s generosity and humility made this evening truly special. His decision to donate “Hybrid Amine Horse” and to bring his work home to Gibraltar for what he described as the “first and last opportunity” for locals to acquire his art reflects a deep and genuine connection to his roots. We are enormously grateful to Christian for his donation of this exceptional piece. He is a truly exceptional talent and Gibraltar is fortunate to have him here.”
Alongside his private collection, Christian also unveiled a stunning new series, “No Mud, No Lotus”, inspired by his family, his time in the Dubai desert and the Bedouins’ navigation by the stars blending imagination, technology, and tradition in his own unique way.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Christian Hook for his generosity, to Joey Imossi for his entertaining and skilful auction of the work, and to Genevieve Soussi and the Peter J Isola Foundation team for their hard work, as well as everyone who attended and supported the evening.
All proceeds from the auction will go directly towards the Foundation’s ongoing work to support our community.
