PortrAIts of Cancer Art | Stories Told Through Art (original) (raw)
There’s a saying, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” People are sharing their stories in ways they’ve never been able to before.
“Yeah, I’ve been through hell, But I think it’s made me a better person. So, I would never change where I’ve been and who I’ve become.” — Melani, Gastric Cancer 
“While living with cancer, I wrote my first book as a love letter to my students. I wanted to tell them that even when times get hard, you can’t give up.” — Dr. Liz, Colon Cancer 
“All of a sudden, I had a standstill. There's nothing there. So, I needed a lot of mental health help in the past year because all the things that I love to do – mud runs, triathlons, working out – I can't do those things anymore.” — Jonathan, Stomach Cancer 
“I live each day more simply. I try not to think about all that could happen. I think about what I have and what I enjoy.” — Doug, Caregiver 
“Even after my vocal cord surgery, I can’t sing. It’s changed me, but I had to accept my new normal. Otherwise, what would I do?” — Terry, Lung Cancer
“My biggest fear is I guess a legacy not being finished. I wanted to be able to say I left something not only for this generation, but for the next generation.” — Leah, Kidney Cancer 
“You try to minimize uncertainty by taking ahold of what you have in front of you in the moment.” — Cristian, Pancreatic Cancer 
“The interesting thing about me and Megan is we didn’t necessarily know what we wanted, but we knew we wanted each other.” — Mike & Megan, Testicular Cancer, Caregiver and Advocates 
“Everything went blurry, but in the chaos, there are extreme thoughts and feelings that are so sharp.” — Henry, Artist, Kidney Cancer, and Caregiver 
“My whole life felt as if I was living in darkness, but through my cancer journey, I realized there was a _light_…Jesus.” — May, Lung Cancer
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ABOUT PORTRAITS OF CANCERTM
The PortrAIts of Cancer™ initiative pairs people with renowned digital artist, Henry Daubrez, who uses different art tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to develop one-of-a-kind portraits that bring emotions to life and transcend the boundaries of the spoken word for display in a digital art gallery.
With each unique portrait, Henry merges personal stories and modern technology into a visual art piece, redefining perceptions and revealing the intricate narrative of a person’s life that has also been touched by cancer.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
HENRY DAUBREZ
Henry Daubrez, a native of Namur, Belgium, is a husband, a father of two children, a creative director, and an artist. As the CEO of DOGSTUDIO/DEPT®, Henry leads an award-winning, multi-national team who have long stood at the leading edge of creativity and innovation, pushing the boundaries of digital art and creating immersive experiences that inspire emotional connections through the marriage of technology and visual storytelling.
THE PARTNERS
PortrAIts of Cancer brings together organizations committed to supporting and caring for the whole person, not just the cancer diagnosis.
ARCUS BIOSCIENCES
Arcus Biosciences, a global biopharmaceutical company developing new medicines for people with cancer, is partnering with the cancer community to create personalized portraits that capture people and the impact of cancer.
COLORECTAL CANCER ALLIANCE
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance empowers a nation of passionate and determined allies to prevent, treat, and overcome colorectal cancer in their lives and communities. We advocate for prevention, magnify support, and accelerate research to end this disease. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Alliance is the largest national nonprofit dedicated to colorectal cancer, and we exist to end this disease in our lifetime.
DEBBIE’S DREAM FOUNDATION
Debbie’s Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about stomach cancer, advancing funding for research, and providing education and support internationally to patients, families, and caregivers. DDF seeks as its ultimate goal to make the cure for stomach cancer a reality.
KIDNEY CANCER ASSOCIATION
The Kidney Cancer Association is a global community dedicated to serving and empowering patients and caregivers, and leading change through advocacy, research, and education in order to be the universal leader in finding the cure for kidney cancer. The KCA promotes scientific advances through two annual research symposiums and a robust grant program, participates in legislative advocacy, and seeks to be a source of education and resources for patients, caregivers, and anyone impacted by kidney cancer.
LUNGEVITY
LUNGevity, the nation’s leading lung cancer organization, is transforming what it means to be diagnosed and live with lung cancer. LUNGevity seeks to make an immediate impact on quality of life and survivorship for everyone touched by the disease—while promoting health equity by addressing disparities throughout the care continuum.
PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK
PanCAN's vision is to create a world in which all patients with pancreatic cancer will thrive. PanCAN’s mission is to take bold action to improve the lives of everyone impacted by pancreatic cancer by advancing scientific research, building community, sharing knowledge, and advocating for patients.
WORTH THE WAIT
Worth The Wait’s mission is to empower young adult cancer survivors on their path to parenthood. Worth the Wait provides financial support and educational resources for fertility treatments, adoption, and surrogacy while advocating for oncofertility within the healthcare system and beyond.