Opening Times: 6 – 15 Nov | Tuesday – Saturday (11am – 5pm) | Sunday (11am – 4pm)
Location: Persistence Works (Yorkshire Art Space), 21 Brown St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2BS
About the exhibit
Cracks in the Façade is a community-based creative initiative that empowers men to confront mental health challenges through collective art-making. In collaboration with Dr Will Mason, Hinna Abid, the Manor and Castle Development Trust and the Parson Cross community, artist Alastair Flindall and Neck of the Wood studio create a striking, collaged artefact. Composed of personal imagery, objects and texts, the exhibit lays bare the hidden emotional struggles – from loneliness and societal pressures to suppressed vulnerability. Visitors are invited to view the piece as a catalyst for open conversation, mutual support and breaking down longstanding stigmas.
Podcast
Want to learn more about Cracks in the Façade?
Listen to our podcast as University of Sheffield researcher Hinna Abid joins artist Alastair Flindall to discuss the research behind men’s mental health, their creative collaboration and how they worked with local men to turn personal experiences into powerful sculptures.