Musings from a Dance With Cancer
Musings from a Dance With Cancer
In 2016 artist Mark Waller experienced a profound spiritual awakening, driven by the discovery of cancerous tumours in his brain and lungs. To his surprise, he discovered that there was the possibility of joy and light in facing death. Some of these pieces of text were written in hospital and in chemo wards. But all of them, despite the seriousness of his situation, are in fact profound celebrations of life.
Mark is currently living his best life, cancer free. And living with the philosophy that has stuck to him since his collapse, “we are here to play and give light”.
“These words are dedicated to cancer people. Those who have it; those who care for those who have it, and those who fear it. I love you all.”
- Mark Waller 2019
This book is an 8” x 8” hardcover “coffee-table” style book - a collection of images and prose painted and written by Mark Waller. 32 pages.
This limited edition print run of 50 includes a signed copy of the book “Musings from a Dance with Cancer”, and an original, signed A6 painting (starscape or waterscape) on watercolour paper by Mark Waller.
Click here for a digital preview sample of this book.
TESTIMONIAL:
“Mark I have finally had the quietness to lay down on the bed and immerse from front to back. I’m going to be utterly and brutally honest with you..............................................................................................................................................................................................................your words, your art, your vulnerability is superb. You have a gift which you are so generously sharing. And this needs to be shared in all book stores. Everywhere! I am trying to pick my favourites but they are all so beautiful. I absolutely adore the “cold toast” one and “the board is alive under my feet” and the “I wear shoes less now”.
Very clever idea with the “I met death and then the I met god”.
I bloody well love all of it!
GET THIS OUT THERE!
If I was to pick anything out of it that I don’t particularly love is the font on the very back of your book. I think it could be much smaller and less thick. And the only other thing is I would like to read more!!!!!!! So so so beautiful Mark.
Congratulations my talented freakazoid friend!”
“Hi Mark,
I hope all is well and happy with you.
Your beautiful little book arrived today and it was perfect timing. I ordered it for a friend who has been dealing with ovarian cancer over the past few years and recently admitted to hospital for yet another round of chemo.
I flew back to Gold Coast from working in Sydney this morning, drove straight to the post office where it was waiting and took it directly to Jen. She absolutely loved it, said it was perfect and exactly what she needed and to extend her heartfelt thanks to you.
Thanks Mark, it’s a great gift that you’ve made.”
“Hi Mark. Your book arrived in the post today. Thank you. There is much to consider in your words. I have not had cancer but it has threatened and teased, but for whatever reason left. However, I have lost my sister and many friends to cancer and I hope in their personal journeys worlds and enlightenment were opened up to them as was for you. I think I will read your book many times, especially when sadness sits next to me and hopefully I will understand this wonderful, confusing world a little better. Cheers. ”