Artist from Poland Snaps Award-Winning Micrograph of Heart-Shaped Cancer Cells Within Her Body
Stunning Cancer Cell Heart Snaps Earn Polish Artist Third Place in Nikon Small World Competition
Małgorzata Lisowska, a Polish artist fighting breast cancer, stunned the world when she turned her own cancer cells into a heart-shaped masterpiece. Her extraordinary creation captured third place in the prestigious Nikon Small World Photography competition.
Lisowska underwent 16 chemotherapy sessions and a mastectomy with reconstruction, all the while nursing the dream to expose the beauty hidden within her tumor. Her Instagram post on the topic caught the eye of many:
During her treatment, Lisowska skillfully captured her cancer cells using a microscope, amazingly transforming them into a heart-shaped form. When unveiling her work, she marveled:
The art world and the scientific community were awestruck and recognized her exceptional talent. By the end of the competition, the Polish artist managed to stand out among thousands of other submissions, earning third place in the Nikon Small World contest—a title the Poles haven't held for 31 years.
Now, you can take home a piece of this groundbreaking artwork. It's available for purchase in two formats: a 29 x 29 cm framed print elegantly set inside a 40 x 40 cm oak frame with museum quality glass, and a 15 x 15 cm unmatted print. The proceeds will help fund her ongoing medical treatment.
The recognition Lisowska received from the Nikon Small World Microscopic Photography Competition enlightens our understanding of the complexity and beauty exhibited in the microscopic world. This awe-inspiring platform invites both scientists and artists to compete and push the boundaries of this specialized field.
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- Małgorzata Lisowska, bravely battling breast cancer and utilizing space in the form of a microscope, transformed her cancer cells into a heart-shaped masterpiece.
- The art world and the scientific community were amazed by the stunning photography of Lisowska's cancer cells, which captured third place in the prestigious Nikon Small World Photography competition.
- In a world often focused on the disease and frightening aspects of cancer, Lisowska bravely sought to change the narrative, showcasing the hidden beauty within her medical condition.
- The proceeds from the sale of Lisowska's artwork, available in two formats – a framed print and an unmatted print – will help fund her ongoing medical-health and wellness treatments.
- This amazing achievement in the field of health-and-wellness and women's health marked a milestone for Poland, with the Polish artist claiming third place in the Nikon Small World competition after a 31-year hiatus.
- By highlighting the complexity and beauty exhibited in the microscopic world through her captivating images, Lisowska's work in the Nikon Small World Microscopic Photography Competition encourages both scientists and artists to push the boundaries in this specialized field.
