10/10/2018
Visit the "Survivors: Portraits of Hope" exhibit at center Court in the Hot Springs Mall through October. In the photo is photographer Waco Hill with brand new addition to the exhibit Survivor TK Rader.
Following is an excerpt from a story appearing in The Sentinel Record.
"The Photo Finishers is co-sponsoring an event with Waco Hill Photography. Survivors: Portraits of
Hope is a community exhibit of intimate portraits and personal stories of local residence who have
been treated and survived a cancer diagnosis.
This one of a kind exhibit, now in it’s 12th year was created by local professional photographer Waco
Hill. The exhibit is on display at Center Court in Hot Springs Mall through the month of October.
“I have photographed over 49 cancer survivors since 2006 for this exhibit, including my mother Joyce
who passed away from cancer in 2016”, says Hill. “The exhibit is ever changing, expanding and ever
fresh. I am honored to know these extraordinary individuals and extremely proud of each and every
photograph and accompanying story. It is a very brave thing for these people to share their lives and
portraits so openly, and it’s a very personal project for me.”
All those who stop by support the amazing people honoring us with their personal stories of challenge
and triumph, and each near life sized portrait in the exhibit prompts the viewer to reflect a moment upon their own life and family, and come to understand that if they ever hear “It’s cancer” from a doctor, they can recall the everyday heroes of “Survivors: Portraits of Hope” and have faith and strength to believe- they will survive too.
The Survivors exhibit speaks of Hope, Strength, Family, Community, Friends, Love and Faith – All the ingredients that make the best of us all, and are so apparent in each of these Survivors. The exhibit allows visitors to read their stories and look deeply into their faces, and find the strength of the human spirit .
Hill adds, “I have said many times that my labors will be well spent if even one person walks away
with their burden a little lighter, their spirits a little higher with a little more understanding about overcoming cancer and even more importantly a little more perspective about life, and how precious it truly is, and a not so subtle reminder to live each day that one has to the fullest.”
Visitors will see that cancer can take many things away from us, but it cannot take away who we are,
and the will to fight. Go to the mall and visit the exhibit. It is well worth your time.
The exhibit is at Center Court in Hot Springs Mall, 4501 Central Avenue in Hot Springs through the month of October. There is no admission, and suitable for all ages.
The Mall is open 7 days a week.
For more information, visit www.wacohillphotography.com, www.survivorsportraitsofhope.com or call The Photo Finishers 1819 Albert Pike Ste F at (501) 624-4029."
