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EchoEs off canyon Walls:
imagEs of thE cordillEra
Altitudes and latitudes along the Great Divide,
backbone of the North American Continent.
Curated by Texas poets Lucy Griffith and
Sandi Stromberg along with photographer Jim
Bones, Echoes off Canyon Walls opens to the
public on January 12, 2018. The exhibit features
images by Bones of the entire length of the
Cordillera from Alaska to Chiapas, Mexico,
which is home to 13 distinct biomes along the
Continental Divide. Alongside the photos will
be ekphrastic poems selected by Griffith and
Stromberg from invited poets. The exhibit
remains on display through March 28th. In
addition, a limited edition publication of the
exhibit poems and photographs will be available
for purchase.
An ekphrastic poem is a vivid description of a
scene or, more commonly, a work of art.
Through the imaginative act of narrating and
reflecting on the “action” of a painting or
photograph, the poet may amplify and expand
its meaning.
Special presentations and readings are being
planned for the weekend!
Thank you both so much for your invitation
to participate in the ekphrastic poetry project. I’d
be delighted to create a poem based on one of
these beautiful photos by Jim Bones. It will be
difficult to select one photo because they are all
inspiring.
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Photos by Jim Bones
1. Johnson Ranch Ruins BBNP, Texas
2. Grand Teton Sunrise, Wyoming
3. Horse Heads Crossing Lobo Valley, Texas
4. Pecos Pueblo Kiva, New Mexico
5. Rio Moctazuma Sierra Madre Ori, Queretero, Mexico
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