Red Flags, Green Flags: An Exhibition of Hope, Healing and Resilience
9-19 November Southwell Minster
Southwell Minster is honoured to host Red Flags, Green Flags, a moving and thought-provoking exhibition exploring recovery, healing and hope for women affected by domestic abuse. Inspired by the Minster’s extraordinary medieval Green Men carvings in the Chapter House, this collaborative project brings together the work of women involved in the Green Power Project supported by Mansfield Museum. Through ceramics, textiles, film and personal storytelling, the exhibition transforms experiences of trauma into powerful expressions of resilience and renewal.
Visitors will encounter a series of installations throughout the Minster; richly stitched flags explore the “red flags” of unhealthy and controlling relationships alongside the “green flags” that support recovery and flourishing, including friendship, community, nature and belonging. In the Chapter House, specially created ceramic “Green Women” are displayed beneath the carvings that first inspired them, offering a unique dialogue between historic craftsmanship and contemporary experience. The exhibition also includes the beautiful Cloak of Healing, a textile artwork reflecting personal journeys of recovery, and films sharing the voices of women whose lives have been transformed through creativity, support and community.
While addressing challenging realities faced by many women, Red Flags, Green Flags is ultimately an exhibition of hope. It celebrates courage, honours journeys of healing, and encourages conversations about healthy relationships and the support available within our communities.
Visitors are welcome to explore the exhibition at their own pace. Information about local support services will be available throughout the display.
Admission free. All are welcome.
A Note for Visitors
This exhibition addresses themes of domestic abuse and recovery. Although there is no explicit imagery, some visitors may find aspects of the exhibition emotionally affecting. Support information will be available on site.
This exhibition forms part of Southwell Minster’s marking of ‘Safeguarding Sunday’ on 15th November and which will be reflected in our services at 10am and 3.30pm on this day. All are welcome.
Safeguarding
If you or someone you know needs support, please contact our Safeguarding Team at safeguarding@southwell.anglican.org
If you would like support but feel that you do not want to speak to anyone at the Cathedral, there is additional support available through danielle.brown@southwell.anglican.org or externally at Safe Spaces Safe Spaces – England and Wales – Safe Spaces England and Wales
If you have an emergency safeguarding concern, please call the Police on 999.
For more information on Southwell Minster’s Safeguarding department, please click here.
