NBA Stars Team Up with FUTAKU Studios and Heritage Auctions to Present “Stronger Together” Signed Basketball
Charlie Villanueva and Jordan Walsh join forces with FUTAKU Studios and Dora ‘Byzeneth’ Reynosa to create a one-of-a-kind basketball piece that celebrates the solidarity and strength of the Alopecia community to be auctioned to support the Alopecia Community.
Former NBA Player Charlie Villanueva with the “Stronger Together” Basketball to be auctioned this month to benefit the alopecia community.
In November 2022, Charlie Villanueva and FUTAKU Studios Director Mike Fukunaga announced the production of The Alopecians, an animated series centered around Alopecia and its supernatural ability to bestow superpowers upon its hosts. The series provides a message of hope that empowers people with Alopecia. After debuting The Alopecians animated teaser, Charlie Villanueva launched Alopecia.Community, a nonprofit organization founded by Rob Villanueva, Charlie’s older brother and CEO, that provides support, resources, and advocacy for people with Alopecia and their families.an online platform that connects people with Alopecia from all over the world. Alopecia.Communtiy hosts forums with celebrity guests, Q&As, and serves as a helpful resource that educates its users about Alopecia.
The ball is worth more than $2,000 and is part of a charity auction to raise funds for The Alopecians, an animated series created by Villanueva and FUTAKU Studios
To further their cause, they have partnered with Heritage Auctions to launch a charity auction for Alopecia awareness in January 2024. The auction will feature a one-of-a-kind basketball piece called “Stronger Together”, created by local artist Dora Reynosa. The piece depicts the bond between Villanueva and Walsh, who have supported each other throughout their careers, and who are both passionate about basketball and the Alopecia community. The piece also represents the solidarity and strength of the Alopecia community, and their determination to make a positive difference in the world.
Artist Dora Reynosa with one-of-a-kind basketball piece called “Stronger Together”
The hand-painted ball, valued upwards of $2,000, and is expected to fetch far more for the charity, features Charlie Villanueva and Jordan Walsh reimagined as superheroes inspired by Charlie Villanueva’s animated series, The Alopecians. Villanueva and Walsh partnered with Dallas-based FUTAKU Studios and Dora ‘Byzeneth’ Reynosa to create the artwork and paint the one-of-one basketball. Every dollar from this sale will be donated to support The Alopecians and Charlie Villanueva’s online platform, Alopecia.Community.
Jordan Walsh — The Alopecians, the animated series created by Villanueva and FUTAKU Studios
Surrounding events planned include the premiere of a short-form documentary that showcases the story behind the piece and the impact of The Alopecians, the animated series created by Villanueva and FUTAKU Studios, on the lives of many people with Alopecia.
Charlie Villanueva -The Alopecians, the animated series created by Villanueva and FUTAKU Studios
To bid on the “Stronger Together” basketball and support the Alopecia community, visit Heritage Auctions website and register for the Winter Platinum Online Auction. To learn more about the story behind the piece and the impact of The Alopecians, watch for the short documentary that will be released on FUTAKU Studios website and YouTube channel. To join the Alopecia community and access forums, Q&As, and resources, visit Alopecia.Community website. To discover more about the art and animation services offered by FUTAKU Studios and Art Legal, visit their websites and follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
‘Stronger Together’ Hand-Painted Basketball Signed by Charlie | Lot #81084 | Heritage Auctions
Art Legal, serving as an arts advisory and arts consulting firm for a diverse array of top international artists, facilitated the partnering of FUTAKU Studios and Heritage Auctions, recognizing them as their preferred animation studio. Art Legal is an art consulting firm that provides various services to clients in the art world, such as curation services, collection management, artist representation, and a collector’s club with a focus on a move to a more transparent and ethical art market. Artists, collectors, and institutions interested in Art Legal services including curation, arts consulting, collection management, and artists agency can visit www.theartlegal.com or join the collector’s club at Membership | Art Legal (theartlegal.com) or shop art here: Shop Art | Art Legal (theartlegal.com)
Futaku Studios is a boutique animation studio that specializes in creating Japanese-inspired animations based on existing intellectual properties. For example, they have collaborated with professional sports teams, top athletes, musicians, and actors to transform their stories into anime series. Futaku Studios | Art Legal (theartlegal.com) or here FUTAKU — FUTAKU (futakustudios.com)
To learn more about the art and animation services offered by FUTAKU Studios and Art Legal, visit their websites and follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
