A DANCE OF POETRY & ART…
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Hamilton-theme Jewelry by Marie Sinclair
POET: TONY GIANATTI
ABOUT THE POET:
This poet remains a mystery to me.
You can check out 9 more of his poems:
https://www.poemhunter.com/tony-giannotti/
JEWELRY ARTIST: MARIE SINCLAIR
I’m an artist, and on top of Emotional Clutter I also work for 2 incredible organizations @recreateartstudio and @k33ping6
I’m a big fan of my dog 🐶, Hamilton, and authenticity.
My favourite poet is Emily Dickinson.
My favourite author is Jodi Picoult.
My favourite artist is Vincent Van Gogh because what a story right? Relatable.
My favourite dessert is Peanut Butter chocolate anything.
Why did you choose that poem?
I chose the poem about Bayfront Park because this specific place in the city is mere minutes from my apartment and has been a healing space for me over the past few years. I also feel much joy for my Hamilton home, despite the many struggles we are facing today, and feel the Poem celebrated and shared this sentiment. The imagery in the poem really stood out to me and gave me concrete ideas for how to turn this piece into a collection of jewelry.
Have you done this kind of project before? Would you do it again?
I’ve never participated in anything like this before and I loved the exercise of it. I look forward to future PoARTry projects.
Can you tell us a bit more about your process from idea to finished work? Why those colours and shapes?
There’s a juxtaposition at Bayfront of nature and man-made and I tried to capture this grit and grace in the series. I used Colours reflective of the water and sky, but also various shades of grey for cement, fog, and factories. There are even bits of burning red embers glinting out from the dark shapes of the factory structure.
Anything else you’d like to share?
This collection was one of a kind and is sold, I will be remaking a similar collection although due to the handmade nature of the pieces, no two are ever exactly alike.
Marie is also a Tower Poetry Member and her poetry was featured in May’s PoARTry post. You can find out more about Marie:
Website: www.emotionalclutter.ca (Many lovely pieces for sale.)
Instagram: @emotional_clutter_jewelry
Here is a sampling of her Art and jewelry…
WE HOPE YOU HAVE ENJOYED THIS 8th DANCE OF POETRY AND VISUAL ART.
ARTISTS, there are poems still available to choose from and time to get in on the project… https://towerpoetry.ca/po-art-ry-poems/
This is an organic project, and we are thinking of a possible exhibit or publication. Who knows?! What we do know is that we have a lot of exciting work by talented poets and artists to share with you each month!
DID YOU KNOW? YOU CAN POP OVER TO OUR TOWER POETRY FACEBOOK GROUP FOR DISCUSSION!