Jeffrey Kelson
Celebration
Jeffrey Kelson’s Celebration is a collection of life-affirming collages created in response to his recent diagnosis of late-stage pancreatic cancer.
A showcase of torn and cut papers on canvas, the works are intended as a testament to life-force and vulnerability, capturing the essence of his experiences, both before and after his diagnosis. They celebrate life, art, compassion and the transformative power of creativity. Before his diagnosis, Kelson focused on portraiture and he held a number of exhibitions, including Survivors and Child Survivors at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum and Volunteers at Cabrini Hospital.
Kelson has dedicated Celebration to the support he is receiving from the Cabrini Hospital, with all proceeds from sales going towards the establishment of their new palliative care unit.