Writing From Art: Poetry, Prose, and the Lyric Essay

Showings

The Church Thu, Aug 24, 2023 11:00 AM
The Church Tue, Aug 13, 2024 10:00 AM
The Church Tue, Feb 18 10:00 AM
Explore new connections between visual art and the written word in a two-session literary workshop led by poet and scholar Star Black. This ongoing series of workshops focuses on the idea of ekphrasis, an ancient Greek term meaning “the use of detailed description of a work of visual art as a literary device.” Inspired by the artifacts in Some of Tom’s Typewriters: From the Collection of Tom Hanks, Installed by Simon Doonan and the works featured in Some Odes: Sam Messer with Paul Auster, Eleanor Gaver, Denis Johnson & Sharon Olds, participants will generate a series of creative texts detailing their unique experiences the paired exhibitions. Poets, writers, and anyone fascinated by the interweaving of art and literature – all are welcome to attend, with no writing experience required.
The Church Tue, Apr 8 10:00 AM
Explore the possibilities of creative writing and develop new connections between visual art and the written word! Led by published poet and scholar Star Black, this two-session literary workshop will focus on the idea of ekphrasis, an Ancient Greek term meaning “the use of detailed description of a work of visual art as a literary device.” Inspired by the works featured in Eternal Testament, participants will generate a series of creative texts detailing their unique experiences of selected pieces in the exhibition. Poets, writers, and anyone fascinated by the interweaving of art and literature are welcome to attend, with no prior writing experience required.
The Church Tue, Aug 5 10:00 AM
Explore the possibilities of creative writing and develop new connections between visual art and the written word! Led by published poet and scholar Star Black, this two-session literary workshop will focus on the idea of ekphrasis, an Ancient Greek term meaning “the use of detailed description of a work of visual art as a literary device.” Inspired by the works featured in Eternal Testament, participants will generate a series of creative texts detailing their unique experiences of selected pieces in the exhibition. Poets, writers, and anyone fascinated by the interweaving of art and literature are welcome to attend, with no prior writing experience required.

Description

Writing From Art: Poetry, Prose, and the Lyric Essay 
Led By Star Black

 

THURSDAYS AUGUST 24th & 31st | 11 AM - 2 PM
*Please note that this is a 2-session workshop

 

TICKETS:
$30 - includes both sessions

 

Explore the possibilities of creative writing and develop new connections between visual art and the written word! Led by published poet and scholar Star Black, this 2-session literary workshop will focus on the idea of Ekphrasis, an ancient Greek term meaning "the use of detailed description of a work of visual art as a literary device." 

 

Inspired by the works featured in Strike Fast, Dance Lightly: Artists on Boxing, participants will generate a series of creative texts detailing their unique experiences of selected works in the exhibition. Poets, writers, and anyone fascinated by the interweaving of art and literature is welcome to attend, no prior writing experience is needed!

 

Each session will begin on the studio floor of The Church, meeting from 11 AM - 2 PM on Thursdays August 24th and 31st, and will feature the close viewing of individual works in the exhibition. Both sessions will conclude with a group reading of written texts, sharing thoughts and ideas. As Black says: "Writing from art invites you to look closely at a work of art that you are drawn to and create your own work out of that experience. Much like sketching in front of a painting at The Met, the painting remains there but the sketch is yours."