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Art Captures 'Expressions Of A Cancer Journey'

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By SCOTT E. SMITH

The Suncoast News

Published: October 8, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY - In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Pasco-Hernando Community College's Alric C.T. Pottberg Library Gallery is presenting "Expressions of a Cancer Journey."

The exhibit will feature selected works from the "Lilly Oncology on Canvas" collection, which was developed by pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly in 2004. It was originally titled "Oncology on Canvas: Expressions of a Women's Cancer Journey." The collection was created to help those living with cancer to cope with their diagnosis.

The idea was simple. Lilly wanted to give treatment beyond drug discovery and development. Subsequently, "Oncology on Canvas" was born giving those affected a creative outlet to express the emotional side effects of the disease.

An opening reception for the exhibit sponsored by Lilly Oncology and Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday.

The biennial competition invites people diagnosed with cancer, their families, friends, caregivers and healthcare providers to express through art and narrative, the life-affirming changes that give their illness and recovery meaning.

The collection of artwork illustrates the universal range of emotions such as fear, hope, sorrow, relief and courage and allows the viewer to reflect on the individual journey of individuals with cancer.

The traveling display of artwork will consist of oils, acrylics, watercolor and photography. A narrative will accompany each piece explaining the history behind the artwork's development

More than 2,000 pieces of art were received for the 2006 competition with submissions from 43 different countries.

The PHCC Gallery is in the Alric Pottberg C.T. Library, at Pasco-Hernando Community College West Campus, 10230 Ridge Road. Viewing hours are from 8 a.m. to 9 pm. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The exhibit ends Nov. 8. For details on "Lilly Oncology on Canvas" visit www.lillyoncologyoncanvas.com.

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