Dubai: In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025, Art4you Gallery and The Arabica Royale proudly unveiled "TOGETHER FOR HOPE," an emotional art and awareness campaign. In an uplifting celebration of resiliency, compassion, and creative strength, the event brought together members of the community, wellness professionals, artists, and cancer survivors.
Together for Hope, which was conceived and produced by Jesno Jackson, the founder and chief curator of Art4you Gallery, became a potent illustration of how activism and art can combine to achieve emotional impact. The project demonstrated how group creativity can increase awareness, encourage early detection, and give people affected by breast cancer a platform for empowerment and healing..
The elephant, a universal symbol of knowledge, perseverance, and empathy, was at the center of the occasion. A single-line elephant shape was interpreted by artists, who used color, texture, and symbolism to create original statements of bravery and optimism. "The Elephant of Strength," a live painting, developed into a poignant creative homage that symbolizes the strength of compassion and solidarity via art. During the live art event, eighteen artists from various nations created eye-catching pieces on eco-friendly wooden elephant-shaped panels. When these sculptures were completed, they were put together into a large installation known as "The Herd of Hope," which served as a visual depiction of unity, friendship, and collective strength. The artwork served as a reminder that when people get together to pursue a shared objective, hope truly does multiply.
Participating artists were Asjad Elsayed from Australia, ShakibaRabiei from Iran, Perihan Marwan from Egypt, Christina Leonard, Jeevan Oroolu Veettil, Imaan Owais Qureshi, Neetu Geoge, Jesno Jackson, Shaf Beypore, Afshan Khan, Thomas Antony from India, Svetlana Kreventsova, Nataliia Venerova, Vasilisa Eliseeva, Anastassia Novokreshchenova, Sophie Bekmurzaeva, Zara Bekmurzaeva, Reem Al Subiae, Dahana Salem from Saudi Arabia. The educational segment, “Strength in Pink,” enriched theprogram further with insightful talks by Dr. Heike Lieb-Wilson, Dr. Sandra Cristina Isidro Martinho, Fatma Yamen, and young speaker Kiara Kaur. Their discussions covered crucial aspects of wellness, emotional healing, early detection, and community support, emphasizing how collective awareness plays a vital role in empowering survivors and their families.
The featured artworks in Together for Hope reflected powerful visual storytelling, each piece inspired by themes of resilience, renewal, and feminine strength. Artists used diverse techniques, from fluid brushstrokes to textured layering, to interpret the elephant form as a symbol of emotional healing and collective energy. Shades of pink, white, and gold dominated the palette, representing purity, hope, and endurance. The assembled “Herd of Hope” installation stood as a poetic reminder that when creativity meets compassion, art becomes not just an expression, but a catalyst for awareness and unity.
Special highlights included the “Pink Canvas Showcase”,featuring striking works by Neethu George and Vasilisa Eliseeva, celebrating femininity, endurance, and inner power through symbolic artistry. The event was graced by prominent guests Ahmed Al Mahmood and Lara Tabet, alongside art lovers, media partners, and well-wishers.
“Art has the deepest power to unite and heal,” said Jesno Jackson. “Together for Hope was not just an art event, it was a movement of empathy, awareness, and strength.” Co-founder Rengi Cherian added, “Every brushstroke and every story shared spoke the language of courage and compassion.” The event received strong support from its collaborators and partners, including Breast Cancer Now, Andean Naturals, Dreamy Handicraft, Pamela’s Cakes, Antique Museum, and Paper Fig, each helping to amplify the message of hope and awareness.
Since its inception in 2016, Art4you Gallery has curatedover 400 exhibitions worldwide, remaining at the forefront of meaningful cultural dialogue, bridging art with purpose to inspire understanding, optimism, and social change. 📍 The Arabica Royale,Dubai 🗓️ October 25, 2025 🎨 Organized by: Art4you Gallery💡 Concept by:Jesno Jackson 🤝 Co-founder:Rengi Cherian art4you.gallery@gmail.com
