CBCRP Symposium Art
1997 Featured Art Displays
Seven art exhibits were displayed at the 1997 California Breast Cancer Research Symposium. The presentations included quilts, photodisplays, framed works and breast art. All of the exhibits were by, about, and/or dedicated to women with breast cancer. In one of presentations, The Breast Art & Education Project or “Breast Art”, consisted of breast cancer survivors wearing the work, and in a moving lunchtime ceremony disclosed their stories as well as the stories of the pieces of art they chose to wear. All of the artwork touched the participants and kept them mindful of the mission and the driving force behind the Breast Cancer Research Program.
Art for Recovery Breast Cancer Quilts and Art
Cindy Perlis, Art for Recovery Director, UCSF/Mount Zion. This display featured eight quilts and twenty-five framed works of art produced by recovering breast cancer patients at UCSF/Mt. Zion.
The Breast Art & Education Project
Denise Dalton, Director and Curator. “Breast Art” is art worn in place of a prosthesis. Twenty pieces created by individual artists were worn by women living with breast cancer.
The Breast Cancer Fund’s A STEP AHEAD Outdoor Challenges Photo Exhibit
The Breast Cancer Fund. The Breast Cancer Fund presented highlights of adventure-based experiences of breast cancer survivors from mountain climbs, whitewater rafting and cancer and recovery.
Focus: Faces of Cancer, Unveiling Shadows
Frank Lawler, Curator and Pam Coffey, Photographer. Photographs of women who are expressing their relationship to their cancer and recovery using sheets.
Forget Me Not: A Breast Cancer Photo Essay
Women’s Task Force. Memorial photos of women who have been taken from us by breast cancer are displayed to ensure we do not forget those we have lost as we work to prevent further losses.
Raging Light
Susan Grey. A quilted banner constructed of individual pieces made in honor of women who have had breast cancer. It was constructed by Susan Grey in honor of her mother, two aunts and friend who lost their battle with breast cancer. Participants were invited to sign the back of the banner in honor of those battling breast cancer.
Winged Victory: Altered Images
Art Meyers, M.D., Photographer. Dr. Myers has created a series of 20 inspirational photographs of breast cancer survivors. Many are shown with their partners in life. The semi-nude photographs reveal the strength and femininity of the women following their breast cancer experiences.
