Sister's Journey
- Artist: Larry "Poncho" Brown
- Size: 30x22 inches
- Edition: Limited Edition
- Signed and numbered by artist
- Featuring three sisters who share the celebrations,trials and tribulations of life together.
For Black women, a breast cancer diagnosis often comes with an added weight of silence. Statistics show higher mortality rates, later-stage diagnoses, and more aggressive forms of breast cancer among us. But behind these numbers are sisters, mothers, and aunties who often face their battles trying to be strong for everyone else.
The journey through breast cancer shouldn't be a solitary one. Yet many Black women find themselves navigating this challenging path alone, balancing family responsibilities, work demands, and their health battles while trying to maintain their role as pillars of strength in their communities. This isolation can be as devastating as the disease itself.
It's time to change this narrative. When Black women find spaces where they can be vulnerable, share their fears, and connect with others who truly understand their experience, healing begins on multiple levels. Understanding this vital need for connection, Sisters' Journey commissioned artist Larry "Poncho" Brown to create a powerful work titled "Sisters Journey." In this moving piece, three African American women embrace in flowing pink hues, the breast cancer ribbon subtly woven into their connection – a testament to the power of sisterhood in healing.
Sisters' Journey, a faith-based organization in New Haven, Connecticut, has fostered this spirit of unity and support since 1999. Through its celebrated Annual Calendar, which features survivors' stories and a network of unwavering support, Sisters' Journey ensures no Black woman faces breast cancer alone. The organization provides breast examination guidance, mammogram companionship, and connections to vital resources, creating a community where stories of survival inspire hope and courage.
Together, we can break the silence and create circles of support that empower, educate, and embrace our sisters through every step of their journey.
| Cert. Of Authenticity | Certificate of Authenticity provided by artist. |
| Edition | Limited Edition |
| Edition Size | See Product Description |
| Framed | Unframed |
| Height | 30 inches |
| Length | 22 inches |
| Medium | Offset Lithograph |
| Signed | Signed and Numbered by the Artist |
| SKU | labr196 |
Larry Brown
Larry "Poncho" Brown, is a native of Baltimore, MD. He started his first business at the age of 17 as a signwriter and he has been a full time artist ever since. Poncho received his Bachelors of Fine Arts degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD. His art, both fine and commercial, has been published nationally in Upscale, Ebony, Ebony Man, Essence, and Jet magazines. In February '99 his art was featured in the UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History Textile Series No. 2 book entitled "Wrapped In Pride". His popular works have been prominently featured on several TV shows and movies including "Soulfood", "The Wire", "A Different World", "In The House" and "Avalon". His work adorns the walls of the likes of Bill Cosby, Dick Gregory, Anita Baker, Susan Taylor, Ed Gordon and Bernard Bronner just to name a few.Most in stock items ship in 0 to 5 business depending upon the shipping method selected during checkout. Large framed artwork requires an additional 1 to 5 days of processing time to allow for framing. All orders over $250 ship signature required. Pre-Orders, identified by a “Reserve Now” checkout button, can take 3 to 14 business days to process and ship. If there is an issue with your order we will notify you with 1 to 2 business days. For additional information please visit our: Shipping Policy
