Blokkerse Veld is a recently built housing complex located in and around the water in the municipality of Hoorn in the province of North Holland. The urban planners situated this neighbourhood in a spacious green area, preserving the old trees and vegetation, creating an idyllic atmosphere. Yellow lanterns based on a design by Friso Kramer - matching the colour of the pavement and junction boxes - were placed throughout the area. Schlegel’s idea for One in Love Sees a Flower Differently Than a Camel Does arose when she came across a declaration of love written in the snow on a thick layer of ice. Positioning two yellow lampposts and two park benches in the water, and adorning the benches with typical carved love messages and expressions of discontent, Schlegel created a romantic setting that is both familiar and alienating. The ensemble appears to be floating, unattainable, in solitude. The reflections on the smooth water surface blur the boundary between illusion and reality. An unsuspecting passer-by might be tempted to take a closer look at this surreal ensemble, and might return at night to enjoy a soothing moment of serenity. The title, an adage found on a Yogi tea bag, playfully invites a viewer to reflect upon the subjectivity of perception.
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One in Love Sees a Flower Differently Than a Camel Does