Introduction to Ekphrastic Poetry
Join local MFA Candidate in poetry Jonah Radeke for an introduction to ekphrastic poetry. Ekphrasis (from the Greek for “description” or “to speak out”) is the practice of writing about a piece of art (or using it as a jumping-off point). Often, the best ekphrastic poetry doesn’t just describe, but uses the poet’s unique subjectivity to create meaning beyond what’s on the surface of a painting, drawing, etc. Using pieces of art in the gallery, we’ll work on moving beyond basic description and practice associative writing to explore where the act of looking takes us. All abilities welcome!
Please bring materials to write with.
Saturday, Dec.12 from 1:00-2:30pm
$10.00
Palouse Mall, 2012 W Pullman Rd, Moscow, ID
Enter through the parking lot entrance or enter through the Ross entrance.
Jonah Radeke is a current MFA candidate in poetry at the University of Idaho.
Poem Jonah Radeke wrote based off Vincent van Gogh's Night Cafe. Painting shown above.
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