Ben Youdan has very kindly donated a set of four images for auction by Leathermen Scotland, the proceeds of which will be donated to support Marcus (Mr. Leather Russia) and his partner Nik.

https://www.leathermen.scot/product-category/auction/

The auctions will end at 17:00 Edinburgh time on Friday 17th February 2023.

Title – “Greg Bearskin” (Set of 4 Individually framed pieces), created in 2022.

Materials – Handmade colour paper collage.
Dimensions – Each image is A4 in size ( 21cm X 29.7cm).

They are presented in an A3 mount and frame which means that the overall dimensions of each individual piece is 34cm X 46.5cm.

The images are lightly censored for online display.

Further information is available on the website page for each individual piece.

In the case of disputes, the decision of the club Steering Committee will be final.

About the auction beneficiaries:

In September, Marcus (Mr. Leather Russia) and his partner Nik, both of whom are members of Leathermen Scotland had to flee their homes in Russia to escape forced conscription to the war in Ukraine and because of the new anti-LGBT legislation; they are currently applying for asylum in another country, which could take from 3-21 months. During the asylum application process they will be unable to work and are living on their limited savings.

As public fetish figures, they have received threats online, and face prosecution if they were to return to Russia, they could also be forced to fight on the front line in Ukraine.