Transfiguration

Artist: Mary Wells

Community Leader: Kevin Maynard – Quad City Arts

Sponsor: Quad City Arts

Location: Quad City Arts, Rock Island

As an artist, Mary attempts to express the transformative elements involved in a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment. The sculpture touts a butterfly motif, which is a beloved symbol of ovarian cancer. It also signifies the restorative transformation that comes with love and high-quality care for cancer patients. The base represents the dizzying aspects of cancer treatment, and the sparkles which are randomly strewn, represent prayers. This is the third time Mary’s artwork has been selected to participate in girlpARTs. Kevin Maynard is the Executive Director of Quad City Arts and is a great advocate for the arts in our community.