Oemoemenoe: Verdronken Land (drowned land)

This spring sculptor, researcher and dramaturg Carly Rose Bedford presents new work as part of Vleeshal’s Oemoemenoe site-specific series.

The Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe is the largest salt-water marsh ecology in western Europe. Primarily known as a nature reserve, the ‘verdronken land’ holds layers of history, floodings, and social conflict at the interface of farming, environmentalism and heavy industry.

After being closed for the winter, the area re-opens for guided walks in the spring. Carly Rose Bedford will welcome a group of visitors for an afternoon in the verdronken land featuring their ongoing video and glass-sculpture work inspired by the area. The program will end at the Cafe Verdronken Land for ‘Heksenborrel’ – a liquor infused with local botanicals- and other refreshments. Stay tuned for an opportunity to sign up for this program soon!

This project builds upon Bedford’s AIRZeeland Pilot residency in the winter of 2025. AIRZeeland is a residency program organized by Mostly Modern Festival, Theaterproductiehuis Zeeland and Vleeshal with the support of Provincie Zeeland.

Events

28 March

Oemoemenoe: Verdronken Land

1 – 3 pm 

Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe