Was out a drive with my friend Calum tonight and he played me a poem by Sylvia Plath. Calum is at Glasgow University studying History and has an in depth knowledge and love for poetry, and so this was another recommendation I was glad he gave me.
I gave poetry a shot whilst I was in 6th year at school and was surprised at how much I enjoyed it! Whilst I would prefer not to produce such personal pieces regarding my artwork - I feel when the rare time comes around when I fancy a bit writing - going down the personal route just feels right.
I may as well provide a link to my Tumblr page, there's a few pieces on there I'm a little proud of. They are in no way ground breaking or anything - but maybe something I may include or attempt to integrate with some of my work during second year!
My Tumblr Page
Anyways - back to Plath! All credit to Calum here as he is so enthusiastic about these things I just can't help but get in there myself and have a look, listen or read. The spoken word and performances of work in general are something I am not at all educated in, but at the same time something I am taking a keen interest in.
I don't know much about Sylvia Plath's life, only that of her suicide attempts and now quite plainly obvious 'daddy issues'. But this reading of her poem 'Daddy' is an emotional and very symbolical insight into her relationship with her father. Stated in the poem he died when she was 10. That said, his presence and very existence had a very serious affect on her life.
The past couple of weeks have had me thinking of all the different kinds of art. Painting, drawing, performance, printing etc. And all of the possibilities and opportunities out there to create my own work through all of the different medias available!
It's exciting!
Here's the link if you're interested : 'Daddy' by Sylvia Plath
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