Ars Poetica is an annual poetry/art event in my county where poets enter their work in a contest and, if chosen, their work is forwarded to local artists. Each artist chooses one or more poems that resonate with them, and they make a piece of art inspired by the poem. This is the opposite of ekphrastic poetry where a poem is inspired by a painting or other work of art.
Once the art is finished, both the art and poem are displayed at local art galleries and celebrated with a reading and display of the art.
I was lucky enough to have two poems chosen this year. Artist Michelle Perdue chose my poem Smite Me. Her painting of the same name and my poem are displayed at the Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse. Due to the current state of our society, the reading was shifted to an online presentation of the poems and artwork, which you can view by clicking the link above and downloading the PDF.
Take your time to savor the poetry and the artwork. Ask questions. Explore. Contemplate.
And remember, art inspires art. Maybe something within these pages will inspire you.
For more inspiration and to spark ideas, read my post Creativity begets creativity: How to build your creative muscles.
