Manics and Cerys Matthews donate memorabilia for late artist

The father-of-three’s work has been hailed for inspiring “a generation of Welsh artists” such as rock star-turned artist Carl Bevan, external.

Gubb helped and collaborated with Bevan, drummer of 1990s punk band 60ft Dolls, to put on his first exhibitions after leaving rock’n’roll for art.

Such was Gubb’s impact on Bevan’s new career, the musician is putting on event in Cardiff on Saturday where celebrated Welsh painters Kevin Sinnott and Meinir Mathias have also donated their work to auction.

“One of the things I loved about Dom’s work was that he said he created it to make people smile,” said Bevan.

“There were no bold, high concept statements and that struck a chord with me as a relatively new, self-taught artist. It was about getting a buzz when your art emotionally connects with people.”