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27.11.2023 - 08:37 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A sculpture trail featuring six giant heads has popped up in Greater Manchester, with the aim of promoting mental health awareness. The large installations, each one hand-painted, appeared earlier this month and will be on display until December 11.
People are invited to find each of the striking head sculptures, which are located across Manchester and Salford. Entitled ‘Six Places in a Different Light’, the free art trail looks to open conversation around mental health by putting ‘a different light’ on it.
Each head showcases unique designs by internationally-acclaimed illustrator Tom J Newell, Manchester-based illustrator and community artist Kelly Ma and painter Ekun Richard. The sculptures have been placed in the following locations: London Road / Fairfield Street, Mayfield Park, Baring Street, Greengate Square, Media City UK, Imperial War Museum North, and at Chapman Square at the University of Salford.
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The two-metre tall pieces were inspired by a series of creative workshops organised by local mental health charities. Creative studio We are Willow and global art producer Wild In Art, worked alongside Manchester Mind, START and The Jamie Horrocks Trust - three charities focusing on mental health and suicide prevention.
The participants decorated a number of miniature head sculptures based on the feelings evoked during the process, which inspired the creatives in hand-painting six sculptures reflecting the miniature designs and their own workshop experience. Each of the sculptures features a QR code, directing visitors to a trail map, comprehensive
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