May perhaps is Mental Wellness Awareness Month, and there’s no healthier way of dealing with the complexities and challenges of mental illness than by way of art, regardless of whether painting, poetry, prose or efficiency.

In recognition of that energy, Fountain Property Gallery—a not-for-profit gallery supported by the Fountain Property, an organization functioning for the previous 75 years to strengthen wellness, improve chance, and finish social and financial isolation for people today 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, initially-particular person recitations of poetry and prose, video performances, written testimonials and a lot more. The artworks have been initially on show at Herald Square Plaza from May perhaps 18 by way of May perhaps 22, throughout which they have been projected onto the walls and ceilings of seven roofed modules (produced to replicate tiny homes), with recordings of members’ voices and private accounts played all through every single structure. 

“As participants stroll by way of them, they encounter an immersive narrative of Fountain Property members’ thoughts, feelings and experiences. Each and 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 Property. “The final module emphasizes neighborhood-primarily based recovery possibilities and is staffed by a educated peer specialist who is offered to answer inquiries and give guests with sources.”

“The aim of this multimedia maze is to parallel the daunting journey by way of an unfriendly and obtuse mental wellness method,” the release continues. “YELL! demonstrates the strength and perseverance of Fountain Property members and celebrates all that this neighborhood can achieve.”

The “YELL!” installation will subsequent be moved to Governors Island this summer time, where Fountain Property will be an Organization in Residence. Verify out a handful of of the artworks on show under: 

Fountain Property Gallery | Artwork in the YELL! exhibit from Fountain Property Gallery

Fountain Property Gallery | Artwork in the YELL! exhibit from Fountain Property Gallery

Fountain Property Gallery | Artwork in the YELL! exhibit from Fountain Property Gallery