I thought I would have something to show you on the beginning of “Chemo Today”. It is the name of the project that I’m doing with the grant from the Arts Council of Hendersonville. But the snow turned to a nice layer of ice on our road, so I haven’t gotten out to price materials. Gregg helped me draw plans and we do have a materials list.
Basically we are building a closet. Here’s the working statement.
Abby, Beth, Claire, Donna and millions of women face Chemo Today. Travel back in time to see her this morning in her closet. She’s gathering her wits, focusing her chi, pulling herself together. Anny minute she will leap to her feet, or stagger, put something on her head, and march out the door to her future.
Three panels or doors refer to a classic triptych. The closet is a place to hide. Each woman knows there is no way to hide from this disease, or disguise the toll it takes on her body and soul.