How can one grow from a tumor, or thrive through illness? Sometimes, it is precisely out of struggle, loss, and death that new growth emerges.

Artist Linda Gardner explains:

"The artwork explores the complex nature of cancer—the unexpected beauty of cells under a microscope contrasted with a harsh, painful reality. Though the disease can be devastating, it can also lead to personal growth. When my late husband was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma, we moved with our daughters from Alabama to Houston for a unique treatment. That move allowed us to build a new life and experience vibrant Jewish community life. Out of the illness, new meaning emerged