“Ties That Bind” Project
September 4, 2008 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Artist Communities, Beading, Mixed Media, Non-Wearables, Ties That Bind
How could I ever say no to my friend Aileen Roberts? First she flatters me by asking me to participate in a collaborative project with other mixed media artists, some of whom I know and others whom I’d like to know, and then she tells me that the finished product will be auctioned off to benefit ovarian cancer research. How could I ever say no then? My own mother is an ovarian cancer survivor. I am honored and delighted to take part in the Ties That Bind project.
Our mission is simple in concept. Artists united in their creativity to benefit Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Our project: Ties That Bind. A hand made doll created with heart and soul, donning hand embellished men’s dress ties and hand born charms. 100% of the profit goes to the OCRF, in support of their mission to help ovarian cancer patients and their loved ones.
I made a charm to help embellish the torso of our doll, and am thinking about making another if more are still needed. Teal is the color for the ovarian cancer ribbon, so that’s why I chose these color accents. It’s called For RuthAnn (my mom):
Stay tuned! I’ll share updates as they become available.
Its an honor to have you part of this project Cyndi! Thanks so much for sharing the Ties That Binds Project we appreciate it.
Wow Girls What a Beauty of a pentant! Is that Copper or broned gold?
Thank you so much! Mary, it’s natural brass. No cheap shiny finish, just a dark rich patina that I’m starting to really love
Cyndi – it is people like you that make a difference in this world. It is very touching that your piece is for your mom. Thank you for your contribution.
No, it’s people like you guys who *organize* these projects that I think make the difference! Many many thanks for including me