Might is Mental Wellness Awareness Month, and there’s no healthier way of dealing with the complexities and challenges of mental illness than via art, whether or not painting, poetry, prose or efficiency.
In recognition of that energy, Fountain Residence Gallery—a not-for-profit gallery supported by the Fountain Residence, an organization functioning for the previous 75 years to enhance overall health, improve chance, and finish social and financial isolation for individuals impacted by mental illness—will unveil “YELL!,” a new multi-sensory exhibit spotlighting the experiences of Fountain House’s artists and members.
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Funded in aspect by the Sozosei Foundation, the immersive outside installation consists of original paintings, very first-individual recitations of poetry and prose, video performances, written testimonials and extra. The artworks had been very first on show at Herald Square Plaza from Might 18 via Might 22, in the course of which they had been projected onto the walls and ceilings of seven roofed modules (created to replicate tiny homes), with recordings of members’ voices and private accounts played all through each and every structure.
“As participants stroll via them, they encounter an immersive narrative of Fountain Residence members’ thoughts, feelings and experiences. Every module of the piece is topical, illustrating themes such as trauma, stigma, incarceration, psychosis, identity, addiction, suicide, medication, hospitalization, hope, dreams, recovery and freedom,” reads a press release from Fountain Residence. “The final module emphasizes neighborhood-primarily based recovery alternatives and is staffed by a educated peer specialist who is accessible to answer inquiries and present guests with sources.”
“The aim of this multimedia maze is to parallel the daunting journey via an unfriendly and obtuse mental overall health technique,” the release continues. “YELL! demonstrates the strength and perseverance of Fountain Residence members and celebrates all that this neighborhood can achieve.”
The “YELL!” installation will subsequent be moved to Governors Island this summer season, where Fountain Residence will be an Organization in Residence. Verify out a couple of of the artworks on show beneath:
Fountain Residence Gallery | Artwork in the YELL! exhibit from Fountain Residence Gallery
Fountain Residence Gallery | Artwork in the YELL! exhibit from Fountain Residence Gallery
Fountain Residence Gallery | Artwork in the YELL! exhibit from Fountain Residence Gallery
