BEC LITVAN EXHIBITION: INSPIRING EMPOWERMENT

This image: METASTATIC Bec Litvan
Banner image: SOLNUSHKAH Bec Litvan

The new exhibition at 107 Projects, Redfern is PRIMA BELLA by  Sydney artist Bec Litvan.

For Litvan, her mother is her sole inspiration. Diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer, Bec’s mother underwent a double mastectomy, 26 rounds of chemotherapy and 29 sessions of radiotherapy before finally being declared clear of the disease.

With her mother’s mastectomy bras as a canvas, Litvan began to create sculptures that celebrated the scars and landscapes of a cancer-ravaged body. Her art practice grew from there.

“The fact that there’s a chance that my work could help [my mum’s] self confidence totally validates my art making,” says Litvan who will also be conducting an Art Making Workshop with curator Jackie Terrett .

Bec Litvan’s  exhibition, PRIMA BELLA, is at 107 Projects: Window Box and there is a fantastic in-depth interview with the artist at their blog.