A SCULPTURE made up of 3000 images of breasts went on show in Hampshire last weekend as part of a breast cancer campaign.
The artwork, known as ‘Snapbreast’, was created by Wiltshire-based sculptor Rose Eva, who asked men and women to contribute anonymous pictures of their breasts or chests.
Rose Eva said: “The courage of these people in actively engaging with the project by giving their most intimate images, many displaying the most brutal effects of breast cancer, was both extraordinarily moving and inspiring”.
BBC News Anchor, Sally Taylor, who has battled breast cancer herself, was one of the contributors to the project and said: “I’m proud to be a part of this special piece of art which is stunning in so many ways, I urge you to come along to the Art Exhibition and see it up close and personal for yourself – it is amazing and incredibly moving.”
‘Snapbreast’ is part of a charity campaign organised by British gallery ARTSalon and all money raised when it goes on sale after the weekend will go towards the Haven Breast Cancer Charity.
The charity’s latest project is a breast cancer support centre in Titchfield, which will provide physical and emotional care to patients in the surrounding counties.
Pamela Healy OBE, The Haven’s Chief Executive said: “Whoever buys this one-off piece of art will be contributing to the refurbishment and running costs of our new Haven in Wessex which will provide tailored, one-to-one support for the almost 3000 breast cancer patients in the area when it opens later this year.”
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