"To Be Alive Is Power" by Lesley Dill, Poem Suit Sculpture

A striking fusion of poetry and sculpture, "To Be Alive Is Power" by acclaimed contemporary artist Lesley Dill is a powerful wearable artwork that transforms language into form. Crafted in 2006, this Poem Suit is composed of countless hand-cut fabric strips, each etched with fragments of poetic text, creating a garment that is both ethereal and assertive. Inspired by the words of Emily Dickinson, the piece reflects Dill’s exploration of the human spirit, the body as a vessel of meaning, and the raw potency of language. A rare and evocative collector's piece that bridges visual and literary art.