Bleed For Freedom
Breast Cancer Survivors as Living Art
IGNIS: The Phoenix Collection is a groundbreaking international art initiative celebrating breast cancer thrivers as living works of art. Through mastectomy tattooing, couture fashion and celebratory body painting, IGNIS redefines beauty, resilience, and self-expression. The project brings together a world class curator with body artists and fashion designers to honor the strength of survivors while sparking dialogue on alternative aesthetics and empowerment.
NYC Event – Living Art at DTR Modern
This October, SoHo’s DTR Modern Gallery transforms into a breathtaking tribute to resilience as seven mastectomy tattoo models become living art. Curated by Avalon Ashley Bellos, this one-of-a-kind exhibition showcases the fusion of fine art and personal triumph. Intricate mastectomy tattoos take center stage, highlighting the power of ink as a form of healing and reclamation. Complementing the artistry, rising fashion star Ashley Plasse debuts couture pieces designed to honor and accentuate the beauty of post-mastectomy bodies. This immersive experience is a bold statement on survival, artistry, and the evolving narrative of beauty.
Limassol Event – Body as Canvas
Closing out October in Cyprus, IGNIS partners with Cypriot organizations to celebrate breast cancer survivors through the transformative medium of body painting. Internationally acclaimed artist Andreas Vrontis and Friday Jones will collaborate to turn survivor models into living masterpieces, using feminine-inspired designs that embody strength, rebirth, and self-expression. This vibrant showcase blurs the line between art and identity, amplifying the voices of survivors while weaving their journeys into breathtaking, ephemeral works of art. Set against the backdrop of Limassol’s stunning Mediterranean shores, this event is a tribute to the unbreakable spirit of those who have fought—and flourished
Meet The Team
“This art... it makes me feel alive. More alive than I’ve ever been in my life.”