The idea for this site came about after my diagnosis with advanced colon cancer. I wanted to share my art to bring awareness of colorectal cancer in young adults and to inspire those who work in the field of oncology to continue their efforts to develop a screening test that can be available to anyone regardless of age to detect cancer early.

I believe art has the power to inspire and give strength and resilience to those who need it most. As a trained scientist, art has always been an integral part of my life as an outlet of my emotions and as a process to ponder the mysteries of science and life.

Art of Awareness means connecting with our feelings and life’s challenges through art. I created RTifficjal images during my journey as a cancer patient and they are a reflection of endurance, resilience and hope for many more days to come.