Breast Cancer Survivors as Living Art
IGNIS, Latin for “fire,” is a passionately groundbreaking art initiative celebrating breast cancer thrivers as living works of art. Through mastectomy tattooing, couture fashion, photography, styling and fine art, IGNIS embodies a trifecta of beauty, resilience and self-expression. The project honors the strength of survivors while igniting conversation around alternative aesthetics and empowered femininity.
Meet the Phoenixes of 2025
Click through each Phoenix to read her story and see her sacred symbols.
Phoenix Jan
Phoenix Sabine
Phoenix Lady M
Meet the Creative Team
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Fashion Designer
Friday scored a coup gathering in this award winning young designer follwing a tête-à-tête after a public showdown at the National Arts Club.
Ashley pulls her passion for philanthropy and sustainability through every stunning piece she threads. A brilliant genetic blend of Bangladesh and Puerto Rico, Ashley reps modern American design with fire and flavor.
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Photographer
Helen and Friday first worked together during those masked pandemic days when, over the course of two years, she turned her talented eye on mastectomy clients in the act of getting tattooed. The resulting photodoc became the tent pole of The Art Talk Magazine’s epic Pink Issue 2023.
Trained in top academies in the US and Europe, Helen brings a poignancy and care to her lens that deliberately leans into details with serene kindness.
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Stylist
Sam has been executing Friday’s lewks with panache ever since they worked together at Fifth Avenue’s legendary Senses NY.
Known to push an envelope (or six), Sam is sought after by the most sophisticated brides and the most wanton creatures of the camera. IGNIS is blessed to have this blazing talent on set.
The Art Talk Interview.
IN 2023, Art Talk editor Carolina Conforti sat down down with our models and photographer Helen Ho for an exclusive interview.
Tea with Phoenix Jan
An excerpt from an IGNIS Phoenix Tea live streamed on Instagram. Click through the video to see the full interview or visit her full Phoenix Jan feature from the gallery.