Emily Dickinson
(installation in two parts)
Of the American Emily Dickinson (1830-1886), 1775 poems are known. They are varied in form and content: light, serious, with humor and often with the garden as their subject. Because of a chronic illness, from the age of 30 she led a reclusive existence in her family's home. With my installation I try to let the visitor experience her silent white world.
The Soul unto itself
Is an imperial friend -
Or the most agonizing Spy -
An Enemy - could send -
Emily Dickinson
This installation was located in the basement of Huis Kernhem (built in 1803) in Ede.
see videoregistration Emily Dickinson (± 3 minuten)
Reflection
Emily Dickinson surrounded herself with strong-smelling flowers to mask her unpleasant body odour caused by chronic kidney disease. 'Father's house and my garden, that's my world,' she wrote.
All around the pond are fragrant lilies. At the bottom of the pond is her portrait, applied on an oval mirror. Looking into this, your face mingles with Emily's.
This installation was exhibited in the entrance hall of Huis Kernhem.
