Thank you to all who have read my ekphrastic words presented without images, as just words, with no explanation or background information, where published or why written. Most of all, no commentary on why those words were chosen.
I wonder if they stand alone? Where does reading the poem take the reader?
Do the poems make sense without seeing the artwork or an explanation of what the artwork represents.
Do you, as readers then paint your own mental artwork in order to make sense of my words or do the words stand alone? 🙂
NOTE: An ekphrastic poem is a vivid description of a scene or, more commonly, a work of art. Through the imaginative act of narrating and reflecting on the “action” of a painting or sculpture, the poet may amplify and expand its meaning.
The original artworks and my poems written for exhibitions 2007 & 2008 are linked below.
2007: E.1 – Circles © 2007 E.2 – Head Music © 2007 E.3 – Country © 2007 E.4 – Wild Orchid © 2007 E.5 – Coral Bay © 2007
2008: E.6 – Passions © 2008 E.7 – Race Track © 2008 E.8 – The Visitor © 2008
PROSESS: A work by an artist with disability needs is sent to established poets for their response. Their words are then exhibited with the artwork for sale to the general public over two-weeks.
AIM: Neither the artist nor poet are paid for their contribution, however, each combined artwork is then sold. A book of the works and words is also produced. Both raise funds for CREATIVE CONNECTIONS under the auspices of Ability, WA.
RESULT: All are done to enrich the lives of those who are confined, one way or another. At no cost, but of huge emotional benefit to all who participate, especially the artists and poets who share their works. Members of Ability, WA, have artistic experiences presented for the public with a poetic voice, funding participation again and again.
It is a model used around the world.
WEBSITE: CREATIVE CONNECTIONSWA
#CreativeConnectionsWA #AbilityWA #EKPHRASIS #DisabledArt&Poetry #ART&POETRY #ART #POEMS
Perth Words... exploring possibilities. 
I didn’t realize those poems were ekphrastic.
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So, do they stand alone, Liz? Did you view the images? I have written a lot of poetry to art and reference them as ‘Art is the Spark’. Thanks for reading them all and commenting. Best.
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