Rosie Blackburn’s project, There’s a Soft World Just Under the Surface of This One, invites participants to explore the unseen layers of our reality through a blend of text, actions, writing, and images. This immersive experience, set against the historic backdrop of Sheffield City Hall and captured through the lens of photographer Tim Hardman, delves into the complex web of relationships and interactions that shape our existence. Blackburn’s work challenges the notion of the artist as a solitary creator, instead emphasising the dynamic interplay of various forces, people, and moments. The project embodies a powerful protest and a profound grief, yet remains imbued with an enduring sense of hope. By engaging with this work, participants are encouraged to touch the subtle textures of this hidden world, understanding that such encounters hold the potential to transform everything irrevocably.