Miles Perret Cancer Services released the 2019 Games of Acadiana commemorative poster, featuring the theme Play with a Purpose, created by local artist Olivia Doucet.
Games of Acadiana, Miles Perret Cancer Services’ signature fundraising event, has featured a commemorative poster artist since the inception of Games in 2001. Originally from Rayne, Louisiana, Olivia has spread her wings across Acadiana, creating posters and other media for Louisiana festivals, including the Rice Festival, Frog Festival, Cattle Festival, and Duck Festival. Olivia started out as a traditional painter so this project has been a way for her to get back to her roots in acrylic painting. “I recently moved to Lafayette, so this is my first contribution to my new city. I wanted to put my best foot forward and present something that represented both the playful nature of the Games of Acadiana but also who I am as an artist,” Olivia Doucet
The original painting can be viewed at Games of Acadiana on Aug. 17th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Cajundome lobby. Poster prints and t-shirts will be available for purchase and participants will also be able to sign a reprint in memory or in honor of a loved one diagnosed with cancer that will later be displayed at the Miles Perret office.
“It was an honor and a delight to work with the incredible team at Miles Perret this year. My poster concept was inspired by the story of 1000 paper cranes, in which folding 1000 origami cranes in a year can grant a wish. It was my wish that by painting at least 100 origami cranes, I could support MPCS in their incredible mission. During the painting process, my grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer, which made this piece even more personal. So each crane was painted with a prayer for the health of those whose lives have been touched by this organization. The bright colors represent hope, and the cranes flying with Milesy towards the Games are meant to show how the mission of MPCS is a journey we make together. I pray that all of Acadiana’s survivors and their families will be able to join Milesy and his paper crane friends at Games of Acadiana this year, and in years to come. I cannot thank this incredible organization enough for their kindness, charity, and support.” -Olivia Doucet
Games of Acadiana is a family-centered event filled with more than 50 games and activities scheduled Aug. 17 at the Cajundome and Convention Center and help support local families fight, survive, and live with cancer. For more information on Game Day or Miles Perret Cancer Services visit milesperret.org or call 337-984-1920.
