Charlotte Safrit & Molly Stepansky
The Story
Charlotte Safrit
Location
Identifier
Twist On Cancer
Identifier
Twist On Cancer
Molly Stepansky
Orlando Park, IL
@mollystepansky
“Just a Moment”
White stoneware
12”x2.5” (will be hung on a piece of plasterboard/drywall measuring 24”x20”)
$200
Artist Statement: I am a ceramic hobbyist living on the South Side of Chicago, and I have been wheel-throwing clay for 25 years. My work for Brushes with Cancer seeks to honor the journey of Charlotte Jones Safrit
In speaking with my inspiration, Charlotte, it was known pretty early that we have similar stories. Both Charlotte and I are cancer survivors, diagnosed when our children were very young. Both of us are under 40. Our shared experiences have strengthened our connection, and this influence is present in the piece I have created.
A common thread in our conversations has been the idea of time and striving for perfection. This is exhausting, however, and we found that the notion of time becomes amplified as a young survivor, especially with a young family. "Is this the last time I will celebrate this birthday?" or "Is this the last time I will be able to take my child on a field trip?" “Everything has to be perfect because I don’t know if I’ll have the chance to do it again later”. This contemplation of time and its fleeting nature has profoundly impacted my work, and it serves as a reminder that with each passing second, there is always a reason to celebrate life and resilience.
Charlotte's resilience and strength are reflected in my art. She has faced many challenges over the last few years but has come through the other side with strength and grace. Inspired by our conversations, I created a green clock to remind us that we should not spend our days cramming in every possible event or striving for perfection. Time keeps going, and as survivors, so will we. It represents the need for a future, the passing of time and serves as a reminder that there is no expiration date on life. It symbolizes that there is enough time for all the small things that make life so important.
@mollystepansky
“Just a Moment”
White stoneware
12”x2.5” (will be hung on a piece of plasterboard/drywall measuring 24”x20”)
$200
Artist Statement: I am a ceramic hobbyist living on the South Side of Chicago, and I have been wheel-throwing clay for 25 years. My work for Brushes with Cancer seeks to honor the journey of Charlotte Jones Safrit
In speaking with my inspiration, Charlotte, it was known pretty early that we have similar stories. Both Charlotte and I are cancer survivors, diagnosed when our children were very young. Both of us are under 40. Our shared experiences have strengthened our connection, and this influence is present in the piece I have created.
A common thread in our conversations has been the idea of time and striving for perfection. This is exhausting, however, and we found that the notion of time becomes amplified as a young survivor, especially with a young family. "Is this the last time I will celebrate this birthday?" or "Is this the last time I will be able to take my child on a field trip?" “Everything has to be perfect because I don’t know if I’ll have the chance to do it again later”. This contemplation of time and its fleeting nature has profoundly impacted my work, and it serves as a reminder that with each passing second, there is always a reason to celebrate life and resilience.
Charlotte's resilience and strength are reflected in my art. She has faced many challenges over the last few years but has come through the other side with strength and grace. Inspired by our conversations, I created a green clock to remind us that we should not spend our days cramming in every possible event or striving for perfection. Time keeps going, and as survivors, so will we. It represents the need for a future, the passing of time and serves as a reminder that there is no expiration date on life. It symbolizes that there is enough time for all the small things that make life so important.