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The above image is from the project that first drew my interest into the connection between comics and poetry.

I was required to do a creative response to a Serbian poet of my choice. I chose Vasko Popa. I primarily write poetry, but it felt odd trying to write a poem in response to one of Popa's poems (which, if you are not familiar with Popa, they are rather meticulously composed). So instead I responded with something I have even less of a place to be doing: a graphic adaptation of Popa's central poem cycle, "The Blackbird's Field."

In short, I loved it. The poems translated effortlessly to the page. I wanted to do more, and I wanted to see what other poets/illustrators have done to connect poetry with illustration. So, after the necessary paperwork and coordination, I now have the privelege of doing this project with Arielle. I anticipate that I will learn quite a bit as we read and discuss a variety of comics and articles. Along the way, I will do some graphic poems of my own, as well as some critical/analytical responses.

If you're reading along, I hope that you enjoy the blog!