Nevertheless, I am Still shares the surprising and empowering truth found after choosing to go flat after mastectomy. The unspoken potential—and the reality for so many who have made this choice.
Through powerful words, photography, and design, this exhibition opens eyes, stirs emotions, and challenges perceptions of beauty.
Still shines a light on the potential that exists on the other side of choosing to go flat after mastectomy...
Despite what society says. Despite what a healthcare provider or even loved ones may say.
It answers the questions that many who are facing mastectomies ask.
If I choose to go flat will I still feel feminine? Beautiful? Will I still feel like me?
The posters are designed by award winning and internationally published graphic designer, Lisa Taft Sylvester, a previvor flattie.
Poster photography is by internationally published lifestyle and fashion photographer, Bob Packert.
Should it talk about the issues too? Flat denial, not offered, botched, tropes, lack of support
And the stories? They are those of 12 people who chose to go flat and are sharing the profound ways they are Still.
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This exhibit includes:
Twelve 36” x 60” posters printed with archival inks on unstretched canvas.
A video companion piece sharing Still’s story and behind-the-scenes of the making of the project and show.
Tool free hanging rails, screws for wall mounting, and screw caps.
An exhibitor’s kit with text, images, and social templates for promoting the exhibit on your socials.
Optional mounted behind-the-scenes photos.
Optional show merchandise including the Still Anthology book, stickers, tees.
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The posters are meant to be seen as a collection so we are requiring that it always be shown in its entirety.
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When discussing the show with a local curator, we initially suggested it could be shown anywhere from galleries to coffee shops. Their response was a quick no. They felt this work belongs in places of honor, galleries and museums, so that’s our primary focus. That said, we know it can take some time to schedule shows. In the interim, we are open to showing this work in hospitals and other community spaces that can help us create awareness of going flat as a reconstruction option, normalize flat, and promote body positivity.
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4-8 weeks is typical for many venues. We are open to shorter shows that fill space between larger installations and will help get this work out in front of people.
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We provide an exhibitors kit that has promotional text, images, and social media templates that you can use to promote the show through your own channels.
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Yes. Please contact us to discuss logistics.
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We are currently offering the Still Anthology book, t-shirts, and stickers. If you have interest in these or other show-related items, please reach out to us.
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Lisa is happy to speak at an opening or other gallery event about this amazing project, how it came to be [which, main topic aside, is an unusual and compelling story of creative collaboration], why it’s so needed, and the impact it’s creating.
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Let us know asap and provide photos of the damage [for insurance claim purposes] and we will initiate getting a replacement shipped to you.
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- A poster that is scuffed, scratched, creased, or dinged is considered unshowable and will require replacement.
- Hangers that are severely scratched or aren’t holding posters securely are considered unusable and require replacement. Some light scratching or scuffing is to be expected.
- You are responsible for the cost of replacing damaged posters and hangers. Each poster costs $305 to reprint. Hanging rails are $30 to replace. Shipping charges will apply.
- Please let us know asap so we can arrange a replacement. Reprinting a poster and hangers can take about a week, minimum. Let us know asap if there is a time constraint. We may be able to expedite replacements. Rush charges may be applicable.
How Still is Funded?
Well, it isn’t actually. Still is what we call a no-money-fun project. Simply put, a no-money-fun project is what happens when creative friends who love to work together come up with an idea, and then make it happen—without being money being involved.
Why? Because it enables untethered and innovative creativity with few parameters like a client brief or budget. The process is rewarding. The result, inspirational.
The entire Still creative team is donating their time and talent. The motivation for this project simply isn’t money. Still is happening through collective and incredibly deep generosity—and the drive to create something meaningful.