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This was the sixth private concert in a series that started over a decade ago to raise awareness and vital funding that has elevated the UCLA Health Autism Program, launched an impactful teen and young adult cancer program UCLA, and spearheaded the establishment of Teen Cancer America (TCA). In 2019, the UCLA Breast Cancer Program was added as a beneficiary of the concert series. The first five events raised close to $15 million, with event expenses totalling less than 10 percent.
Backyard Concert 2019 carried on this momentum to provide transformative care for kids, teens, young adults, women, and families impacted by the frightening diagnosis of cancer or autism. Support from this event funds a multitude of programs, services, and resources provided by both UCLA Health and Teen Cancer America for these patients.
Backyard Concert
The Magic Returns 2022
“Are we - we are”
Canadian painter Robert Rahal uses his process-driven work to invite you to look beyond the surface; to recognize the beauty in humble simplicity. The smell and tone of his pigments coupled with the sounds of his application mimic an atmosphere of harmony.
In honour of this event initiated by Teen Cancer America, the significance of lavender is twofold: to show his support to those diagnosed with cancer and to spread awareness about the disease. The colour is mentally associated with healing, tranquility, and purity. And from a painterly expression, lavender balances the intensity of red and the calm of blue.
At this year's charitable event, Rahal pays tribute to Green Day and merges the band's iconic album cover American Idiot with his art. The artist sees the hand reaching in and squeezing the heart as a metaphor. Together two artists come together to inspire awareness for a great cause by evoking an emotional response. It's time to make a difference. "Are we? We are."
“Are we - we are”
48 x 48 inches
mixed media on panel
Certificate of Authenticity included
