Dreams of a Winter Night
Weekly Photo Challenge: Threes – this sequence is taken from Geraldine Pilgrim’s Dreams of a Winter Night, an installation commissioned by English Heritage as part of the 2007 Picture House exhibition at Belsay Hall.
The final close-up of the bed not only reveals the tree emerging through broken bedsprings but also a dark figure. This reminds me of my mother who, in a delusional state, would talk of hooded figures dressed in black at the foot of her bed. Disturbing dreams of a winter night.
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Interesting installation Robin. MM 🍀
It was John – very quirky and a delight for photographers. I have done about three other posts from the Picture House exhibition – unfortunately I don’t think there are any more to come.
Spooky and beautiful, Robin. I’ve heard a few stories of people seeing hooded figures at the foot of the bed. It’s not as unusual as it should be. That’s one experience I hope I never have.
Exactly my thoughts – I have written elsewhere with a the same conclusion – “she also had visions of hooded people standing in black at the foot of her bed – please protect me from this sad end”.
Very interesting work Robin! I love the images. Mystical and surreal yet something peaceful about them. Great work!
Many thanks Robyn – Geraldine Pilgrim created something quite special.
Wow, haunting, beautiful, sad…….
Thanks Sarah – it does definitely evoke an air of sadness.
I am VERY spooked, Robin. Glad I missed this exhibition, but your shots are great 🙂
I take responsibility for that 🙂 – the pre-Photoshop and pre-OnOne pictures were somewhat less spooky – you can see the original here:
http://www.geraldinepilgrim.com/past-projects/dreams-of-a-winter-night/
BTW – the black figure is someone else doing what I was doing – taking photos – you can just make out her camera 🙂
🙂
Evocative and atmospheric-what a photographer’s dream to shoot! Wonderful images and a very creative interpretation of the challenge-well done!
Many thanks – Belsay Hall is the perfect setting for this type of installation, I just wish they would do more.
Wow, I love the look of this installation, and your photos of course. The whole thing feels quite haunted and dream like….
Thanks Seonaid – it is always worth keeping up to date with what’s on at Belsay Hall – nothing very interesting scheduled yet but I remain hopeful. It is a perfect exhibition space.
Great post. stunning images!
Many thanks, I enjoyed doing those.
Wow, those are surreal images!
janet
Many thanks Janet – do you use the phrase “I slept like a log” in your part of the world 🙂
We do. 🙂
I only have one word… WOW!!
Many thanks Malin – I think there is common ground between your work and Geraldine Pilgrim’s. The second image/contruction reminded me of your ‘fallen angel’.
Thank you Robin… now that you mention it, I see a likeness too.
Im in love with these photos. They’re so interesting.
It was a photographer’s delight – most of the credit should go to the artist, Geraldine Pilgrim. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment.
While in the hospital, dying, my father said he saw hooded figures at the doorway. Maybe there’s more to it than delusions.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio,
Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Hamlet Scene V
Thanks for stopping by Mary.