Art on Main is set to feature ‘The HeART of Resilience’, an exhibit celebrating breast cancer survivors as they reclaim their identities following surgery.
The exhibition will run through Friday, November 7, and will showcase various art forms, including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media.
According to a press release, the exhibited works seek to honor the courage and determination required to make informed choices, reshape personal definitions of beauty, and embrace new life chapters.
The show is curated by Andrea Lamarsaude, a two-time breast cancer survivor and the founder of Art on Main.
Lamarsaude is partnering with Flaunt Flat Revolution, a nonprofit established by another two-time breast cancer survivor, Farahana Kassam, and artist Rachel Larlee, whose studio is located in Casa Linda.
“By inviting young artists and emerging talents to join seasoned creators, the exhibition weaves together a rich tapestry of perspectives that exemplify the myriad forms resilience can take,” Lamarsaude commented in the press release.
She emphasized that the showcased works will foster a vital dialogue that uplifts various survival paths while celebrating confidence, body positivity, and the incredible capacity of the human spirit to thrive.
Leading up to the exhibit, Larlee and psychologist Alyssa Strenger facilitated a therapeutic art retreat and workshop, wherein attendees created artworks that are now included in the exhibition.
During the retreat, participants were guided through a mindful and therapeutic creative process, where they crafted their individual pieces while symbolically representing their cancer experiences.
This involved tearing pieces from canvas to emulate the physical challenges faced during their treatment.
They also brought personal items from their journeys—such as headscarves, bras, and medical bracelets—utilizing these along with other available materials to stitch the canvases back together, creating layered artworks using paint, ink, and mixed media.
Each piece tells a unique story reflective of the artist’s personal journey and experiences, with the option to display these works in the exhibition or keep them private.
Exhibit attendees will also have an interactive experience, contributing to a large canvas that will be cut and ripped in a similar manner.
Visitors will be invited to choose from a selection of materials and add their contributions to the canvas, nurturing a community artwork that evolves over the two-week exhibition duration.
This community piece will be auctioned off at the closing reception on November 7, with proceeds benefitting local nonprofits that serve the breast cancer survivor community.
Additionally, on Saturday, October 25, THEM! Texas Car Club will host the 17th annual Invasion Car Show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Elm Street, between Malcolm X Boulevard and Good Latimer Expressway.
This year’s show will showcase pre-1964 hot rods and is free for public attendance, regardless of the weather.
On the same day, photographer Brent Kollock will return to Dallas to discuss his photo book ‘Charrería, Mexico’s National Treasure’ at the Bath House Cultural Center at 2 p.m.
Kollock, a Dallas native and Southern Methodist University alumnus, has dedicated over four years to capturing the essence of Charrería, Mexico’s traditional rodeo.
His book features black-and-white photographs taken with vintage Nikon lenses and includes contributions from participants in the Charrería world, sharing their insights on the sport and its cultural significance.
During the event, Kollock will present a slideshow to illustrate his experiences in Mexico, featuring artisanal clothing and gear used in competitions.
Books and prints will also be available for sale.
Kollock, who grew up in Preston Hollow, remarked that he has lived all over Dallas.
On Sunday, October 26, the Lakewood Tower Farmers Market will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 6301 Gaston Ave., with the event occurring rain or shine, albeit possibly starting later in the event of inclement weather.
This market will introduce ‘Double Up Food Bucks’ in collaboration with Texas Health Resources to assist Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in purchasing local produce.
The initiative allows customers using their Lone Star Card to receive $1 in Food Bucks for every $1 spent, up to $30 daily.
These Food Bucks can then be utilized to buy fresh fruits and vegetables.
No pre-registration is needed, and Food Bucks are valid at both Lakewood Tower and the upcoming White Rock Farmers Market, where the program will launch next month.
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