Exhibitions

By Jame Saxe.

This exhibition explores the therapeutic power of art as a means of expression during a cancer diagnosis, the demands of treatment, and the ongoing process of recovery.

Through a body of work that spans abstract painting and found-object sculpture, it reflects both the physical realities and emotional complexities of this journey. Much of the work engages directly with the experience of treatment, translating it into visual language through abstraction. The use of found materials introduces a tactile, grounded element, suggesting resilience, adaptation, and transformation. Emerging from treatment, often with lasting physical changes and lingering fears, there is an enduring search for hope and a renewed sense of self. Within this context, the act of making becomes deeply restorative. Becoming absorbed in the process of creation offers a form of healing—an opportunity to inhabit the present moment and to find clarity amidst uncertainty.

Art functions here not only as expression, but as a kind of medicine, providing space for reflection, release, and renewal. The abstract paintings are strongly informed by a connection to nature, particularly its movement and impermanence. Many works echo natural forces and organic forms, created through fluid, process-driven techniques. Using mixed media, water, inks, and air to manipulate the paint, the artist allows elements of chance and flow to shape the outcome. These methods mirror natural systems, where control is balanced with unpredictability.

Across the exhibition, there is a quiet dialogue between chaos and intention, fragility and strength. The works invite viewers to consider the parallels between the rhythms of nature and the human experience of healing—both marked by change, resilience, and the possibility of renewal.

Image: Neutrophils Too Close To Zero 2025 Mixed Media 76 x76 cm.