WORKSHOP 1

This work was created via a series of prompts where participants had to remember a meaningful natural place on earth. They were then asked to design “planets” out of collage materials of topographical images of Earth and outerspace. They were then asked to write to observations around the collage imagery and craft a 10 line poem combining their remembrances of the natural world (I remember) and visuals from their collaged planets (Here I see). 

I remember the cool grass under my feet. 
Here I see a cow peacefully grazing.
Here I see a woman heaping grass.
I remember the laughing, splashing waves, 

I remember the screeching seagulls too.
Here I see land defenders.
I remember a butterfly dancing, 
I remember the warm lips of your embrace. 

Here I see empty houses forlorn.
Here I see what’s left behind.