Pre 3rd Year Artists – Bob Carey – The Tutu Project

The mission of The Tutu ProjectTM is to support the fund raising efforts of The Carey Foundation for women with breast cancer. We strive to bring laughter and understanding to a community that has endured far too much.

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Letters to the Careys July 17, 2012 For every breast cancer diagnosis there is a wife, mom, daughter, sister, aunt – that has a loved one pulling and praying for their well-being. After just a few months of being a new – uhm, “face” – in breast cancer awareness, we have met so many wonderful people that want to honor a loved one by sharing their story. We’ve heard stories about all types of cancers – its triumphs and so many courageous journeys. They have all touched our hearts. We are especially proud to be an inspiration to the husbands, sons and other men in the lives of the women that are diagnosed with breast cancer.
http://www.thetutuproject.com/category/letters-to-the- careys-2/

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The Tutu ProjectTM began in 2003 as a lark. I mean, really, think of it. Me photographing myself in a pink tutu, how crazy is that?
But nine years ago my wife, Linda, and I moved to the East Coast and, as odd as it may sound it, the self-por- traits proved to be a perfect way of expressing myself. Why? Because even though the move was exciting, exhilarating, and inspiring, it was 180 degrees from what I knew. So I took the old, mixed it in with the new, and kept the tutu handy.
Six months after the move, Linda, was diagnosed with breast cancer. She beat it, only to have it recur in 2006. During these past nine years, I’ve been in awe of her power, her beauty, and her spirit. Oddly enough, her cancer has taught us that life is good, dealing with it can be hard, and sometimes the very best thing—no, the only thing—we can do to face another day is to laugh at ourselves, and share a laugh with others.
Enter Ballerina, the book.
Not only is it a collection of my tutu images, it also shares many humorous stories about the adventures of a guy and his pink tulle. So far, there has been a tre- mendous response to the series of photos—people are particularly moved by the images. And their interest and enthusiasm have made us want to share that experience with as many people as possible in the form of a book, so that we can raise money to help other women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
This autumn, I will self-publish Ballerina. The net pro- ceeds from the sale of the book will go directly to breast cancer organizations, including Cancercare.org and the Beth Israel Department of Integrative Medicine Fund, that make significant differences in the lives of women with breast cancer and in the people who love them. Our goal is to raise $75,000. But we need your help to seed the book project so it will take root and grow—and positively affect these families.
Support our Project
Thank you for finding a way to support the much-antic- ipated Tutu Project. We want you to know how grateful we are. By joining us in this effort, you are making a real difference for women who have to endure far too much.
After years of talking about the project, it’s really hap- pening—and I’m tickled pink.
Sincerely, Bob Carey

About The Tutu Project™

I think this project is beautiful and if only I had the money I would contribute to this wonderful cause. It is amazing that I take a man dressed in a tutu so seriously but without knowing the cause a viewer knows that the artist is trying to make a statement.

Pre 3rd Year Artists – Jo Spence

All images taken from – http://arterieandco.blogspot.co.uk/

Jo Spence is an interesting artist to me, the way she photographs is so raw and brutal. It leaves nothing to the imagination. Although this is not a style i would like to recreate in my work I believe it shows an interesting contrast with David Jays work. Neither reveals the truth about what it is like to be in a situation as horrible as going through this terrible illness as everyone experiences it differently, however each project offers an insight into the subjects experience with the illness and all I can hope for in my own project is offering insight into my mums experience with breast cancer and my experience of having a mother going through breast cancer.

Pre 3rd Year Artists – David Jay – The Scar Project

David Jay is the professional fashion photographer who for 3 years ago started to make pictures of women – breast cancer survivors, inspired by his own very close friend who got breast cancer at the age of 29.
This is how the SCAR Project has been born. The effect of it is a collection of nearly 100 photos of women – images which say better than any words about the cruelty of cancer disease but also about courage, dignity and live.
As we read at the project Facebook page: Dedicated to the more than 10,000 women under the age of 40 who will be diagnosed this year alone The SCAR Project is an exercise in awareness, hope, reflection and healing. The mission is three-fold: Raise public consciousness of early-onset breast cancer, raise funds for breast cancer research/outreach programs and help young survivors see their scars, faces, figures and experiences through a new, honest and ultimately empowering lens.
The SCAR Project subjects range from ages 18 to 35 and represent the often overlooked group of young women living with breast cancer. (Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in young women ages 15-40). They journey from across America and the world to be photographed for The SCAR Project. Nearly 100 so far. The youngest 18.
David Jay commented his experience with the SCAR project: “For these young women, having their portrait taken seems to represent their personal victory over this terrifying disease. It helps them reclaim their femininity, their sexuality, identity and power after having been robbed of such an important part of it. Through these simple pictures, they seem to gain some acceptance of what has happened to them and the strength to move forward with pride.”
http://www.wwomenglobally.com/the-scar-project- by-photographer-david-jay-a-tribute-to-young-breast- cancer-survivors/

Both taken from http://www.thescarproject.org/gallery/

This work is incredibly inspirational to me and I’m sure it shows women that they can still be beautiful after having breast cancer.