Introduction
“In her poetry, Ms. de Baëre has brought song and words together; not the way we think of music; not the notes and words of a popular tune, but poignant verse accompanied by heartstrings exploring the emotional depths of the tortured souls of six million dead.”
“Holocaust art, including post-Holocaust work, must be seen in a special light. The event of the Holocaust is unique, not in its insidiousness, nor in its intent to murder an entire people, but in the audacity of the perpetrators in the extent of documentation left for us to contemplate and study. Of course Ms. de Baëre’s paintings are derivative; virtually all images of the Holocaust are derivative.”
“Listen. Elvire Coriat de Baëre sees; she speaks. She sees what we should see; she speaks what we should hear. Enough of the sound of silence, she says; enough of the darkness of closed eyes, says she. Ms. de Baëre is a contemporary artist of merit and a poet of our time. She is brave enough to attempt to come to grips with the horror of the Holocaust and share that experience. Many cannot bear to share the images and words; it remains for artists and poets with guts and fortitude to see and speak for us, to us. Hear.
Internalize. Much of what we have seen and heard about the Holocaust comes from history books, novels, films. But much of what we understand about the Holocaust comes form the brushes and chisels of artists, the pen of the poet.”
Realm of Silence is a special collection, a very special book.
Stephen M. Goldman
Former Museum Director
Florida Holocaust Museum
(The book is in the process of being publicized.
We will post more information once the book is available for purchase.
This book will be available for school use and will serve as a great educational tool.)