Exhibit puts spotlight on women’s health and body concerns
A local artist has created a project to showcase women’s strength in the face of unthinkable situations.
Last year, Cheryl Ring met with 46 women – some of whom are breast cancer survivors – to cast a clay mold of their breasts. The intimate and anonymous casts are on display at the Prince Albert Arts Centre and Ring said serve as a symbol for survival and self-acceptance.
“Basically, (the project) references how women relate to their bodies, how they feel about their bodies and how it’s all related to self-esteem. Wrapped up in all that is breast cancer; something that women of all ages and demographics have to deal with. It’s almost like an epidemic,” Ring said.
The idea for the project evolved shortly after her mother passed away. Ring had a curious encounter with two women who had known her mom.