08.04.09

A new addition to the Flanimals was unveiled last night when an exclusive, one-off, canvas created by Ricky Gervais went on auction in support of the No Surrender Cancer Charity.

The spur of the moment decision to create the wide-eyed wonder, christened Frong (Carpulous Gwenk), was taken after Gervais was approached to produce an original piece of art for the charity - which in recent months has auctioned canvasses by a range of top names including New Kids on the Block, KT Tunstall and the stars of Strictly Come Dancing.

Gervais’ contribution marks the beginning of a string of comedic themed auctions, the next featuring a canvas by the UK’s most popular television presenter Harry Hill, planned to mark the website’s re-launch and reflect the positive and upbeat message of the charity.

Gervais has not yet commented on whether the new edition will feature in future books - meaning the canvas may not just be the first but indeed may be the ONLY time Frong is ever penned by the Flanimal’s creator!

Gervais remarked on the characteristics of the new species., “It pobbles a lot. It’s slightly snurbulent but nowhere near as snurbulent as the Coddleflop, (and) it’s gwenkular. That’s where it’s name comes from.”

Flanimals fanatics, or anyone who wants to own a genuine collector’s item, can access the auction, place their bids and view a video blog of the picture’s creation be going to the newly re launched No Surrender website at: http://www.nosurrender.org
Watch the video here

The Hoosiers are the latest celebrity to lend both support and creative talents to the No Surrender trust and website supporting young cancer patients in the UK.

Filmed at their recording studios in London, the artwork features Irwin, Martin and Alfonso creating a bizarre 3 hand masterpiece. This also includes a potential confrontation as to whose idea it was!

Previous celebrities involved in the campaign include NKOTB, KT Tunstall and the stars of Strictly Come Dancing Tour.

Fans can view the exclusive 10 minute video blog of the picture’s creation, while of course placing their bids for this unique piece of music memorabilia, on eBay NOW and via http://www.nosurrender.org. Bidding closes at 15.45 GMT on Sunday 1st March.

The Hoosiers said “No Surrender is a charity with a great cause and we are happy to be involved.”