Memento
General
Memento means “remember.” This artwork invites you to do just that. Artist Elise ’t Hart created a soundscape, combining sounds from the garden with short audio pieces played through speakers. Together, they form a unique listening experience.
A place to pause for a moment
In the garden, you will find three seating areas: one for sitting together and two for those who prefer to sit alone.
Every 30 minutes you will hear a five‑minute composition. You will hear familiar sounds, such as striking a match, a sung melody, and the soft ticking of a clock. These sounds may evoke memories—of warmth and connection, but also of absence and loss. You are invited to attach your own story to them.
Some sounds refer, for example, to the time of COVID‑19. For many people, that was an intense period—full of concerns, yet also marked by mutual care. Memento is a place to be, to commemorate, and to remember.
Who worked on this project?
- Artwork design: Elise ’t Hart
- Garden design: Jeanne van Rijs and Joost Emmerik
- Garden construction: Jeroen Haentjes, Tuinen en Meer
- Technical production: WG Theatertechniek
- Project manager: Antoine Achten
We thank the project group, the visual arts and cultural history advisory committee, and the residents and staff of Proteion Libermannhof and Destion. The Municipality of Gennep made this artwork possible, with support from the Mondriaan Fund.