Introducing our latest Voice to the campaign, a wonderfully intelligent, witty and supportive woman who is passionate about supporting other women and using her art to resonate with others. Meryl is Voice no. 27 and is sharing her journey with a recent diagnosis of primary breast cancer, facing the self identity challenges after having a single mastectomy and the emotional thought processes behind considering reconstructive surgery. Meryl had always been a highly career driven woman, before focusing on her children (in Meryl's words 'her duty and her joy'). Now Meryl shares how the diagnosis has encouraged her to re-discover who she is, revisiting her life long passion for art and being a portrait artist. Meryl shares how she is passionate about raising awareness and supporting other women to find confidence in their own body following such life changing surgery. We are honoured to have her self portrait Reconstruction? as part of the Mortal And Strong exhibition 100 artworks and to have Meryl contribute to the collection.

Mortal and Strong is a campaign shining the spotlight on women facing their own mortality - those affected at a young age by a life changing illness or disease. 100 artworks produced by artists across the country along with a powerful photography series ‘Scars of Gold’ inspired by kintsugi. 100 Voices sharing messages of hope and strength through our podcast. Charity led campaign supporting other charities. Founded by Dr Liz Murray.

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