CHEMOTHERAPY SERIES
Many of us are close to someone who has battled cancer, or perhaps may have suffered with it ourselves. Although I witnessed my own mother slowly succumb, I can only imagine what it must have been like for her, and others, to be diagnosed with terminal cancer. Her balding visage is a symbol of courage for me, extending far beyond the effects of this illness to a confrontation of fear itself and the enlightenment that follows.
Rather than a story about conquering cancer and loss, this collection of work titled “Chemotherapy Series,” addresses acceptance and living life more fully through facing fears. Human fears are many, can be paralyzing and restrict us from living freely. In this series, I have included figurative paintings and drawings of women specifically experiencing hair loss due to chemotherapy. With recurring images of these women during a vulnerable and distressing transition, I seek to illuminate their beauty in such a raw state, displaying their resilience through trying times and capture a moment of profound understanding.
Many of us are close to someone who has battled cancer, or perhaps may have suffered with it ourselves. Although I witnessed my own mother slowly succumb, I can only imagine what it must have been like for her, and others, to be diagnosed with terminal cancer. Her balding visage is a symbol of courage for me, extending far beyond the effects of this illness to a confrontation of fear itself and the enlightenment that follows.
Rather than a story about conquering cancer and loss, this collection of work titled “Chemotherapy Series,” addresses acceptance and living life more fully through facing fears. Human fears are many, can be paralyzing and restrict us from living freely. In this series, I have included figurative paintings and drawings of women specifically experiencing hair loss due to chemotherapy. With recurring images of these women during a vulnerable and distressing transition, I seek to illuminate their beauty in such a raw state, displaying their resilience through trying times and capture a moment of profound understanding.
