Brief aan Héloïse Bernard-Bodin Possibly 1894 - 1897

This letter, penned by Emile Bernard, reveals the artist's inner thoughts. Note the recurring word "Hommak," which, within the context of the letter, appears to signify a lament, a questioning of the mother. This motif echoes the ancient Greek chorus, their cries capturing the collective anxieties. We find a similar vein of emotional inquiry in Edvard Munch's "The Scream," where the figure's silent howl mirrors a deep, existential questioning. The questioning of the mother has been seen throughout history. Consider the pre-oedipal stage, a realm of primal connection and separation anxiety, a psychological thread woven into the very fabric of our being. This constant searching for answers and meaning appears throughout history, a powerful force that engages the viewers on a deep, subconscious level. The symbol "Hommak", in its non-linear progression, has resurfaced, evolved, and taken on new meanings in different historical contexts.