Lilly Oncology on Canvas (LOOC) has provided individuals affected by cancer with an opportunity to share their stories through art and narrative. Since its founding in 2004, in partnership with the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, thousands of LOOC participants have been inspired to share their journey with countless others.

Fall Harvest was originally painted by a person diagnosed with cancer, and their design was published through LOOC in 2006. The artist believes that life, like art, a book, or music has a beginning, middle, and an ending. When cancer strikes the first time, or gain the second time, we tend to not see the beautiful things in life. This is especially true at the end of life’s seasons, when we should be enjoying a bountiful fall harvest.

The artist’s painting is an abstract of the fullness at the end; the “Fall Harvest” of life, as big and bright as the past bounties. This abstract (apple, grapes, and pear) depicts the “Fall Harvest” as a representative of their cancer journey.