{"id":232194,"date":"2025-07-02T14:23:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T14:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/232194\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T14:23:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T14:23:14","slug":"artists-share-the-meanings-behind-their-work-in-new-art-trail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/232194\/","title":{"rendered":"Artists share the meanings behind their work in new art trail"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This summer, Manchester is humming with something more than the usual bumping basslines and bopping buskers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Music for the Senses, a colourful city-wide art trail from Wild in Art<\/a> and Manchester City Council, is turning the streets into a spectacular homage to the sounds, people, and stories that have shaped the city.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Music for the Senses by Wild in Art <\/p>\n

But for some, like artist Jodie Silverman, the project hits a deeper note.<\/p>\n

Jodie\u2019s hand-painted guitar stands proudly in the Royal Northern College of Music<\/a>, one of the city\u2019s most iconic musical institutions. Her artwork is inspired by the 1960s hit Something tells me I\u2019m Into Something Good,\u00a0 not just because it\u2019s a catchy tune from Manchester\u2019s Big Beat era, but because it connects her to her late father, Charlie Silverman, who co-managed Herman\u2019s Hermits alongside Harvey Lisberg.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy dad passed away when I was still at uni,\u201d Jodie said. \u201cWhen I was a teenager, I was deep into grunge and alternative rock.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cSo when he talked about bands like Herman\u2019s Hermits, I kind of rolled my eyes. It wasn\u2019t until I got older that I realised how incredible his stories were.\u201d<\/p>\n

That realisation became the heartbeat of her guitar design.<\/p>\n

\u201cTaking part in this trail gave me a chance to step into his world for a while,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019ve spoken to people who knew him back then, including Harvey\u2019s son Philip. He\u2019s taught me so much about Manchester\u2019s music scene in the \u201960s and \u201970s, the gigs, the stories, the chaos of it all. It\u2019s been emotional.\u201d<\/p>\n

The personal stories behind Music for the Senses<\/p>\n

\"MusicJulie Gaskell from Wild in Art<\/p>\n

That emotion is exactly what Music for the Senses sets out to tap into.The personal stories behind Music for the Senses <\/p>\n

Julie Gaskell, from Wild in Art, explained: \u201cThis project is about access and inclusion. We wanted something that anyone in Manchester could be a part of, even if they can\u2019t afford to go to a big summer gig. The trail is free, it\u2019s out on the streets, and it\u2019s there for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

Celebrating Manchester\u2019s Summer of music <\/p>\n

\"MusicCan you name the band? Photograph by David Oates<\/p>\n

The idea was born as a companion to Manchester\u2019s Summer of Music and Summer Live 25\u2032 events: a free, family-friendly experience that gives a platform to both local talent and legendary musical names.<\/p>\n

More than 48 guitars, each transformed into unique works of art, now appear in shop windows, cultural venues, and public spaces across the city. Some are abstract and colourful. Others are tributes to Manchester\u2019s musical icons. Every one of them tells a story.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome of the guitars have faces of grassroots musicians stencilled on the back,\u201d Julie added. We even had a draw for people to get their faces featured. It\u2019s about celebrating Manchester\u2019s rich musical fabric, top to bottom.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Jodie, the journey to her final piece was just as important as the guitar itself. The more she spoke to her mother and Philip, the more she pieced together fragments of her dad\u2019s past.<\/p>\n

\u201cSomeone even sent me a photo of my dad at Keith Moon\u2019s 21st birthday party,\u201d she laughed.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe looked totally worse for wear! But it\u2019s beautiful. I\u2019ve got this time capsule now. Through this guitar, I\u2019ve been able to honour a part of him I never really got to know.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jodie\u2019s story is far from the only emotional thread in the trail.<\/p>\n

Amazing bands that have donated guitars<\/p>\n

\"\"Just some of the amazing painted guitars Photograph by David Oates<\/p>\n

The donated guitars from famous bands, including Oasis<\/a>, Pixies, Elbow<\/a>, Doves, New Order, and Peter Hook<\/a>, also carry history. Some were hand-delivered by the artists themselves, keen to support Manchester\u2019s grassroots music scene<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s where the real magic of the project lies: in its community impact.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the end of the trail, all the guitars, painted and donated, will be auctioned off,\u201d Julie explained. \u201cThe money raised goes directly into a new fund managed by Forever Manchester. That means more mixing desks, rehearsal spaces, choirs, and support for artists at the very start of their journeys.\u201d<\/p>\n

Guitar exhibition at the People\u2019s History Museum <\/p>\n

The guitars will also have a final moment in the spotlight. From 5\u20137 September, they\u2019ll be gathered at the People\u2019s History Museum for a special exhibition. The entry fee has not been decided yet, but it\u2019s likely to be great value. After that, they go under the hammer at an auction at Halle St Peter\u2019s, a venue that, fittingly, blends Manchester\u2019s industrial past with its musical future.<\/p>\n

But the trail isn\u2019t just about the guitars. Alongside them are large-scale murals by international and local street artists, from Lei-Mai LeMaow and Nomad Clan,\u00a0 adding bold colour and character to city walls.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve also got the Manchester Music Mooch,\u201d said Julie. \u201cIt\u2019s an interactive walk around some of the city\u2019s best grassroots venues. With augmented reality and digital rewards, it\u2019s like a treasure hunt for music lovers.\u201d<\/p>\n

All of it ties into one idea: that Manchester\u2019s musical soul is something everyone should get to feel.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou don\u2019t need to be at a festival or headline gig to be part of this city\u2019s music culture,\u201d said Julie.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cYou just need to open your eyes and take a walk around town!\u201d<\/p>\n

When is Music for the Senses on?<\/p>\n

Music for the Senses runs from 7 July to 31 August across Manchester. Trail maps and the official app will be available from launch on Monday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

You can find out more on their website here<\/a><\/p>\n

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