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.
