A powerful new artwork at Cancer Survivors Plaza brings to life the inspiring stories of four cancer survivors. Through this special collaboration, the artwork captures their journeys – highlighting the struggles, triumphs and losses they faced in their battles against cancer. This meaningful piece serves as a tribute to their resilience and as a symbol of hope for all affected by cancer.
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The installation will span the Skybridge at Pearl and Bryan Street in Downtown Dallas, blocks from the Arts District, with plans to debut April 24th, 2025 during Dallas Arts Month.
Inspire Art Dallas – Lead Funder and Development of the Project
Downtown Dallas Inc – Funder and In Charge of Activating the Parks
Dallas Office of Arts and Culture – City Supporter and Funder of the Design for the Project
Baylor Scott and White Central Texas Foundation – Cancer Patient Facilitator and PR support
Plaza of the Americas – Funder and Management of the Skybridge
SpeedPro – Graphics Company and Sponsor
That They May – Artist Studio
The Cancer Survivors Plaza was established through a generous donation from the R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation (now the Richard & Annette Bloch Family Foundation) to offer encouragement and inspiration to cancer survivors. Located at the intersection of Bryan and Pearl Streets, the plaza features seven life-sized figures progressing through a series of rectangular, gate-like structures. Three figures emerge victoriously from these gates, representing triumph over cancer.
Nearby, a 5,000-pound granite sphere rests atop a pedestal, delicately supported by a thin layer of flowing water. Remarkably, the sphere can be effortlessly rotated, even by a child, symbolizing the profound impact of small actions. An accompanying plaque emphasizes this symbolism, stating that “cancer is a huge mass constantly in motion, and even the smallest human intervention can alter its direction.”
The surrounding plaza offers ample seating areas designed for rest, contemplation, and reflection, while vibrant gardens maintained by the City’s Park and Recreation Department bring an atmosphere of hope and renewal.
There are 24 Cancer Survivors parks located in the U.S. and Canada. Each Park is individually designed to complement the surrounding area but contains three common themes.
