A Glasgow artist has had their work featured in the world's first ever 'cancer exhibition'.
The work and personal story of Glasgow based artist Amy Elizabeth Green is an integral feature of the exhibition, which is launching first at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, before moving to London in May 2022.
The exhibition is the first major object-rich exhibition to explore the past, present and future of how cancer is prevented, detected and treated.
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As part of the exhibition, a special Science Museum Group collaborative collecting project gathered objects from patients and families that represented their cancer journey to show that no two experiences are the same.
Amy’s portrait and one of their sculptures that they have made about their cancer has been included in this important and poignant collection.
Amy said: "During my cancer and recovery creating artworks made me feel empowered and allowed me to reconnect to parts of my identity and physicality that cancer treatment had altered.
"My artworks represent my experiences of disembodiment, metamorphosis and duality. It was really important for me respond to these themes as they disrupt the wider social narratives around cancer, recovery and survivorship by not focusing on ‘wellness’ or linear ideals, but the more complex in-betweens.
"My cancer experience has presented so many social and emotional challenges, but has allowed me to rebuild my life surrounded by people who could engage and support me authentically."
Through seldom and never-before seen objects and stories, cutting edge treatment and research, reflection, new artist commissions and installations, film, photography, interactive exhibits and a breadth of personal stories - the exhibition will present the stories of people affected by cancer, together with those who study and treat it.
Katie Dabin, Lead Curator of Cancer Revolution said: "We are immensely proud to be able to bring to life for the very first time the awe-inspiring story of how far cancer treatment has come. Despite the advances in survival that have been made, there are still big questions to address. Why do treatments sometimes stop working? Why does cancer come back in some people but not others? How can we help more people with cancer live better and longer?
"While we can’t cancer-proof our lives, more people than ever before can be treated or live with the disease for a long time and we can take agency in the face of it – from speaking more openly about it, being aware of its causes and symptoms, dispelling misconceptions and stigma, and being open to finding out more about it."
