Might is Psychological Well being Consciousness Month, and there’s no more healthy approach of coping with the complexities and challenges of psychological sickness than by artwork, whether or not portray, poetry, prose or efficiency.
In recognition of that energy, Fountain Home Gallery—a not-for-profit gallery supported by the Fountain Home, a corporation working for the previous 75 years to enhance well being, improve alternative, and finish social and financial isolation for individuals impacted by psychological sickness—will unveil “YELL!,” a brand new multi-sensory exhibit spotlighting the experiences of Fountain Home’s artists and members.
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Funded partially by the Sozosei Basis, the immersive outside set up consists of unique work, first-person recitations of poetry and prose, video performances, written testimonials and extra. The artworks had been first on present at Herald Sq. Plaza from Might 18 by Might 22, throughout which they had been projected onto the partitions and ceilings of seven roofed modules (made to duplicate tiny homes), with recordings of members’ voices and private accounts performed all through every construction.
“As members stroll by them, they encounter an immersive narrative of Fountain Home members’ ideas, emotions and experiences. Every module of the piece is topical, illustrating themes resembling trauma, stigma, incarceration, psychosis, identification, habit, suicide, remedy, hospitalization, hope, desires, restoration and freedom,” reads a press launch from Fountain Home. “The ultimate module emphasizes community-based restoration choices and is staffed by a skilled peer specialist who is on the market to reply questions and supply guests with assets.”
“The goal of this multimedia maze is to parallel the daunting journey by an unfriendly and obtuse psychological well being system,” the discharge continues. “YELL! demonstrates the power and perseverance of Fountain Home members and celebrates all that this neighborhood can accomplish.”
The “YELL!” set up will subsequent be moved to Governors Island this summer time, the place Fountain Home shall be an Group in Residence. Try a number of of the artworks on show beneath:
Fountain Home Gallery | Art work within the YELL! exhibit from Fountain Home Gallery
Fountain Home Gallery | Art work within the YELL! exhibit from Fountain Home Gallery
Fountain Home Gallery | Art work within the YELL! exhibit from Fountain Home Gallery