Till This Moment I Never Knew Myself
Twomey, C. 2026. Till This Moment I Never Knew Myself. Jane Austen House UK
| Title | Till This Moment I Never Knew Myself |
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| Creators | Twomey, C. |
| Description | ‘Till this moment I never knew myself’ is a site-specific art installation created by acclaimed British artist Clare Twomey, in response to Jane Austen’s House and its extraordinary collection of Jane Austen’s holograph letters. Inspired by a quote from Pride and Prejudice, the installation plays with ideas of self-reflection, understanding and knowledge; ways in which readers look to Jane Austen’s novels to ‘see’ themselves; and the ways in which Jane Austen’s House itself has become a place of pilgrimage for Jane Austen fans. The artwork consists of 60 mirrors, which are displayed in a curated journey through Jane Austen’s House. As the viewer explores the House they will encounter the mirrors, which create reflections of the House itself, museum objects, the viewer and other visitors. Each mirror is engraved with the quote ‘Till this moment I never knew myself’, which occurs in chapter 36 of Pride and Prejudice. The line is spoken by the novel’s heroine Elizabeth Bennet, after reading Mr Darcy’s letter and learning the truth about Mr Wickham’s character – it is a crucial realisation for Elizabeth, marking the turning point in her regard for Mr Darcy – and a pivotal moment in the novel. |
| Keywords | Art - Installation - site-responsive |
| Year | 29 Apr 2026 |
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| Files | Image credit Luke Shears, Jane Austen’s House Measurements house installation Rights Clare Twomey Media type Image File Access Level Open (open metadata and files) |
| Place of publication | Jane Austen House UK |
| Web address (URL) | https://janeaustens.house/display/till-this-moment-i-never-knew-myself/ |
