The challenge was to depict the promiscuous side of one of America’s most famous poets, Emily Dickinson, without the usual crop of a bare leg or bust. And because there is only one authentic photo of her in existence, I decided that showcasing her underthings, with the help of the fabulous illustrator Silja Goetz, would be both sassy and appropriate.

Perfect use of a silhouette to show/reveal a duality.