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Laura LaChina, artist
Laura LaChina, artist
Artists Biographies
Laura LaChina
When I think about the last few years of my life, through a labyrinth of uncertainty and roller coaster of
fear, I have also discovered surprising new worlds of hope and possibilities.
For me, having brain cancer is like taking an adventure into the great unknown. In some ways, my illness has been a blessing. I feel fortunate
to have the opportunity to explore new venues and I feel an amazing freedom to express myself creatively. This exploration has both inspired
and empowered me.
It is my hope that by sharing my story, others will also be inspired to follow their own path. Along the way, enjoy the unexpected happiness,
peace and warmth surrounding you.
Kate Muir, artist
Kate Muir
Kate Muir, artist
I like to experiment and create things using unconventional ways or materials. After my diagnosis of metastatic triple negative breast cancer,
creating pieces became even more important to me. Chemotherapy has left me with peripheral neuropathy and using my hands to paint detail or using
scissors to make multiple minute cuts to quill materials is a day cancer has not taken away from me.
"To My Sisters on the Day of Their Telling" Collage - I wanted to leave a letter for women who would also be diagnosed with triple negative
breast cancer. I add to this piece as I add experiences to my life. I hope it is never finished.
The Voices Art Gallery is offered by the Cancer Center Art Therapy Program and is made possible by gifts to the Helen and Sonya Fund
and the Cancer Center Art Therapy Program. Program supplies are generously supported by the Robert Bruce Dunlap Memorial Fund.
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