The Face of Stoke-on-Trent
Every picture tells a story, what's yours?
About this project
A commission from Stoke on Trent County Council to create a giant artwork and photographic installation as part of Stoke-on-Trent’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2021.
Jozef, A 23-year-old who used the YMCA to help to turn his life around has been chosen as the Face of Stoke-on-Trent. Jozef Clark, of Hanley, was one of 3,550 people who submitted a picture for the free outdoor exhibition in the city centre. His face is the main, iconic image for the artwork, which is made up of photographs of people from across Stoke-on-Trent.
The People’s Picture – run by award-winning artist Helen Marshall – was commissioned to create the artwork as part of Stoke-on-Trent’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2021.
3,500 photos collected
3,500 photos collected
Artwork
A 23-year-old Jozef Clark who used the YMCA to help to turn his life around was one of 3,550 people who submitted a picture for the exhibition in the city centre. His face is the main, iconic image for the artwork, which is made up of photographs of people from across Stoke-on-Trent. An installation on an adjacent unused building of twenty faces also covers each window.
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