Congratulations! You’ve started the third session of WRDPNTRS: Looking at Art, Looking Back with Words.
As usual, watch the videos and take a look at any links. Try the exercises. And have fun!
Part 1: What Is Ekphrastic Poetry?
Sonia introduces the concept of Ekphrastic poetry using her own chapbook of ekphrastic poems titled Forest Primitive. She reads two poems from her collaboration with artist Holly Briesmaster.
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Part 2: Show Me the Monet
Kathleen and Sonia explore Mike Gibbons’ ekphrastic poem based on Monet’s Water Lily Pond. Kathleen and Sonia dialogue about Banksy’s Show Me the Monet, which is in dialogue with Monet’s original painting. How does it change your view of contemporary art? The video focuses on dialogues and messages between art forms.
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EXERCISE: Write Your Own Ekphrastic Poem
Write an ekphrastic poem based on Banksy’s Show Me the Monet. This should be no less than 10-15 lines. It can be in any form from Sonnet to Spoken Word. Do not use Show Me the Monet as your title since Gibbons has already used it. Titles are important in poetry! We’d like you to create your own!
Part 3: Closing Thoughts
Kathleen and Sonia thank you for joining WRDPNTRS and would like you to prepare for next week by thinking about an artist or a work you find meaningful or impactful.
REFLECTION
For next week, think about an artist or work you admire. Use your unique perspective to reflect on the special style or personal impact of that artist or work.
SEE YOU NEXT TIME!
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