A new exhibit at Spruce Peak Arts Center in Stowe invites visitors to engage with art in a deeply visceral way. Titled “Scream Until You Can’t Breathe,” the installation by artist Sarah Wentworth encourages participants to literally scream as part of the experience, drawing attention to the act of releasing pent-up emotions. The exhibit also features a soundscape that includes the national anthem, blending familiar patriotic themes with the rawness of human expression. This juxtaposition is meant to provoke thought about the boundaries between public and private emotion, and how collective rituals like singing the national anthem can both unite and constrain.
Wentworth’s work is described as both cathartic and challenging, pushing visitors to confront their own comfort levels with vulnerability and noise. The exhibit is interactive, with microphones and speakers amplifying the screams of participants, creating a communal yet intensely personal atmosphere. By inviting people to scream until they can’t breathe, the artist hopes to foster a sense of release and connection, highlighting the power of shared emotional experiences in a public space.
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