intersected by lines of horizontal text. These mesostics by Alec Finlay are composed of a name-stem and word-branches and the poems reveal something of the plant's character. The words used were very apt and described the plants charmingly. In this interview, the poet and propogator explains his approach to the project.
A unique way of bringing visual and written art together.
I really like this. I think in other settings it's a bit too artificial for my taste (although I found the "mesostomatic" (http://www.euph0r1a.net/mesostomatic/) which is also really funny).
ReplyDeleteBut in this context, with gardening/plants, it feels a great way to play.
Me too. I've discovered your post on this rather late in the piece, Patricia, and I think it's a lot of fun. Enjoyed the link to the interview too, thanks.
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