I brought my paints to the hospital when I was admitted almost five years ago at age 63. I had a biopsy and was slated for a lumpectomy and lymphectomy, fortunately on my left side. I am right-handed. From that day, I have never stopped painting. As the mother of four children and grandmother of two, I finally have the time to paint.
Every day is a gift.
I photographed her during her battle with cancer. I also took photos of her the day after she died. This juried exhibition of works by artists whose lives have been touched by cancer is co-sponsored by Penn's Arthur Ross Gallery , and is on display at the Arthur Ross Gallery and the Meyerson Galleries. Art as a therapeutic expression of the cancer experience is beneficial not only for the individual who creates it, but for those who view it as well. The gallery is particularly interested in shows that forward, promote and represent activities of all areas of our research University.