Could is Psychological Well being Consciousness Month, and there’s no more healthy means of coping with the complexities and challenges of psychological sickness than by way of 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 company working for the previous 75 years to enhance well being, improve alternative, and finish social and financial isolation for folks 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 partly by the Sozosei Basis, the immersive out of doors set up consists of unique work, first-person recitations of poetry and prose, video performances, written testimonials and extra. The artworks have been first on present at Herald Sq. Plaza from Could 18 by way of Could 22, throughout which they have been projected onto the partitions and ceilings of seven roofed modules (made to copy tiny homes), with recordings of members’ voices and private accounts performed all through every construction. 

“As contributors stroll by way of 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, id, habit, suicide, treatment, 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 educated peer specialist who is out there to reply questions and supply guests with sources.”

“The intention of this multimedia maze is to parallel the daunting journey by way of an unfriendly and obtuse psychological well being system,” the discharge continues. “YELL! demonstrates the energy 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 season, 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