Colors of Hope Art Collection, featuring artwork by cancer survivors and caregivers, is on display from April 21 to Aug. 21 in School of Social Work building at 4101 15th Avenue NE in the first floor Gallery. The collection consists of a selection of 24 pieces of art from around the world that illustrate the human experience of being impacted by a cancer diagnosis.
Art is a universal language of expression that reaches across culture, language and heritage and speaks to us on a human level. While each artist expresses their experience through a unique lens, common themes emerge across cultures, ages, and geographical locations, which speak to universal human needs and emotions experienced by those impacted by a cancer diagnosis.
To reflect this, the Colors of Hope gallery is divided into three key themes that speak to the importance of fostering community support for individuals impacted by cancer; the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis and the critical need for access to treatment; and artists’ perspectives on finding inner strength, courage and hope in the face of adversity.
The Colors of Hope Art Collection is an international initiative of The Max Foundation that provides a universal tool for the expression of feelings related to the cancer journey – specifically, recognition of the positive consequences of the journey itself. The Colors of Hope Art Collection began in 2005 with the vision of providing people living with cancer, and their caregivers, with a way to express their emotional journey through a means that would be universally understood. Since then, The Max Foundation has received over 2200 works of art with numerous themes that illustrate the human stories of cancer.
The MAX Foundation (MAX) is a non-profit organization with a global focus on cancer. The organization serves people living with blood and rare cancer worldwide by facilitating access to treatment, supporting patients, partnering with healthcare providers, and building advocacy efforts in communities around the world.