It has been a theme of philosophers, artists and wisely creative people for centuries.
Greek philosopher, Plutarch, said, "Painting is silent poetry, and poetry is painting that speaks." Leonardo da Vinci may have been experiencing Plutarch's influence when he wrote, “Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen."
Poetry has existed throughout human history. It was an artform long before there was a written language. Poetry was expressed in symbols and passed down as an oral tradition. It remains an important aspect of our cultural tradition, experiencing a resurgence today.
Please join artists Samantha Burton (Zelda Bean), Michelle Guerrerro, Lindsay Haney, LisaAnn Lobasso, Mike Niemann, Julia Stansbury and Julie Jordan Scott and perhaps the next Spoken Word Artist to perform will be... you!
Artist's Reception/Opening/Poetry Open Mic:
January 8, 2011: 2 pm to 5 pm
Open Mic sign ups begin at 2 PM when the doors open ~
2:30 - Open Mic Begins
4:00 Artist's Roundtable (ask the artist questions about their art)
After Roundtable, with time permitting, more poetry
(and then mark your calendars for our)
Closing Celebration/Poetry Slam & Concert
January 28, 2011: 7:30 PM to 10 PM
The Empty Space Theater Gallery
706 Oak Street
Bakersfield, California
With Love,
Julie JordanScott
VISIBLE POETICS Curator
661.444.2735
although i will be in the bay area ... i will definitely send positive energy and thoughts to the central valley! :)
Posted by: shirley | January 06, 2011 at 07:37 AM