Why write? Is writing making?

What is telling? What is showing?

What are clichés in writing, and how do I subvert them?

Are artists' writings taken seriously?

How do I know when to stop writing?

How do I start writing?


Making the Written Word will investigate and encourage the use of writing as a relevant outlet of expression at all stages of artists’ and designers’ studio practice. Each of the four sessions will aim to answer specific questions through readings, writing exercises, and discussion. This blog is a forum for the discussion generated and a place to leave references for each other.




Sunday, February 6, 2011

frida kahlo

Frida Kahlo: In the saliva

In the saliva
In the paper
in the eclipse
In all the lines
in all the colors
in all the clay jars
in my breast
outside inside-
in the inkwell- in the difficulties of writing
in the wonder of my eyes- in the ultimate
limits of the sun (the sun has no limits) in
everything. To speak it all is imbecile, magnificent
DIEGO in my urine- DIEGO in my mouth- in my
heart. In my madness. in my dream- in
the blotter- in the point of my pen-
in the pencils- in the landscapes- in the
food- in the metal- in imagination
in the sickness- in the glass cupboards-
in his lapels- in his eyes- DIEGO-
in his mouth- DIEGO- in his lies.

1 comment:

  1. I feel I've had more than the usual amount of conversations concerning Frida Kahlo recently. Thank you for this.

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