My Breast Project sculpture was recently selected for inclusion in the Marblehead Art Association's national juried "Variations 2024" exhibition, and I was honored to learn it was selected for the third place prize in sculpture.

The Breast Project began several years ago when a close relative was diagnosed with breast cancer. As a meditation for sending healing energy to her, I made the first sculpture at that time. It was healing for me as well, and after making it, I began to think about the many women I have known who have fought breast cancer - my grandmother, the mother and the sister of one of my closest friends, several colleagues and friends....

I continued making vessels in honor of each person, including many new friends and colleagues who also developed breast cancer along the way through this journey. Most recent additions include an uncle and a cousin, so this work has felt like a “work in progress” through the years.

The sculpture has garnered numerous awards in various art shows through the past few years and I am committed to be raising awareness about breast cancer through sharing this work as often as possible.