Saturday, 1 November 2014

Artist redraws female cartoon characters to support those battling the disease

The cast of characters features iconic animated ladies including Wonder Woman, Betty Boop and Olive OylPrincess Jasmine from Aladdin is almost unrecognisable in AleXsandro Palombo's latest art project

These pictures show iconic female cartoon characters as you've never seen them before.

An artist has redrawn classic animated ladies as breast cancer survivors in a bid to raise awareness for those battling the disease.

Italian artist and activist AleXsandro Palombo's latest project, called 'Survivor' shows what Marge Simpson, Jessica Rabbit and Wonder Woman would look like if they underwent surgery to remove their breasts.  Positive message


The artist has has redrawn voluptuous Jessica Rabbit covering her remaining breast with one gloved han





If Marge Simpson had a mastectomy, the artist imagines she would be proud and pose seductively





In the series called 'Survivor' Lois Griffin from Family Guy has had a double mastectomy





The drawings, including this one of Wonder Woman, show the women with pink breast cancer ribbons





Princess Jasmine from Aladdin is almost unrecognisable in AleXsandro Palombo's latest art project





Snow White has also had a double mastectomy. The artist describes the surgery as 'devastating' for women





'I believe that we must create awareness to young people and teach them health education.'Breast cancer is a disease that can also affect younger women.

'The acceptance of your own body mutilated by a mastectomy is one of the devastating moments that is part of the disease.

'You must be very strong to be able to react psychologically and accept the new appearance of your own body.

'My message is one of hope and courage





Here, Wilma from The Flintstones is portrayed as a breast cancer survivor. The project aims to raise awareness for young women





The artist says he hopes to spread a message of hope and courage to survivors. Pictured, Princess Aurora





Ariel from the Little Mermaid poses with one hand on her hip and shows the peace sign





Cinderella poses with pride in this picture. The psychological impact of the disease is the focus of the series





Betty Boop is another iconic cartoon featured in the series, which aims to help women embrace their bodies





Princess Tiana from the Princess and the Frog, a more recent Disney character, also features in the series





Popeye's girlfriend Olive Oyl is another 'survivor' redrawn by Milan-based artist AleXsandro Palombo


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