I like poetry and read it a lot. I used to like writing poetry too but haven’t done it for many years.
The Tag is inspired by artist Austin Kleon who is the author of Steal Like An Artist and Newspaper Blackout. I love his work and he has interesting thoughts on creativity too. He makes his poetry by using a newspaper text and a permanent marker eliminating the words he doesn’t need and thereby he creates a whole new meaning to the text.
Today I had very sad news about a colleague and friend. It had me thinking that life really is very unfair sometimes. So I made a very simple and very black tag using Austin Kleons idea about the newspaper and the marker. .
The words says:
Quietly silence disappear
Life becomes survival.
Jeanette
A thought provoking tag this week.
ReplyDeletevery powerful, I like the technique. It is from the words that surround us everyday, but you have carefully chosen them to create meaning. Even the black creates a simple, somber sentiment.
ReplyDeleteI really like this Jeanette.
ReplyDeleteSorry you had sad news today.
ReplyDeleteI do love the stark simplicity to your tag.
The tag is beautiful in its meaning - I'm sorry its purpose is not.
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful and sensitive tag
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you got some bad news, lovely & sensitive tag you have put together, May x x x
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI like it, well done
ReplyDeleteVery powerful tag. I'd never heard of Austin Kleon but love this idea. xx
ReplyDeleteSuch an innovative tag-- very sorry about your sad news . . .
ReplyDeleteThis technique of creating poetry is amazing - not only does it create meaning, but the visual impact of the black lines is very powerful. From your sadness, you have created something very emotive.
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea :)
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