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Author: kineticprose

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pop-up portrait of paola…

September 21, 2014July 30, 2015 kineticprose

I’ve mentioned before how terrific Baltimore is for artists and writers. It seems like opportunities come fast and furious here, and it’s often just as much about connecting people as it is about the work itself. The last few weeks, … Continue reading pop-up portrait of paola…

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but all she believes in…

June 23, 2014July 30, 2015 kineticprose

Sometimes a project comes along that’s too cool to pass up, even when you think you’ll probably have to build a time machine to finish on time. In this case, it was an art show benefit for Baltimore poetry group … Continue reading but all she believes in…

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falling behind, catching up…

June 22, 2014July 30, 2015 kineticprose

I’m a deadline person. I love/need them, especially when art is concerned (second only to that other all-powerful motivator, guilt). Lately, though, I’ve surrendered to the idea that being a little behind is not only an inescapable fact, but an … Continue reading falling behind, catching up…

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b is for better late than never…

March 8, 2014July 30, 2015 kineticprose

As with so many of the pieces of my life that have fallen woefully behind lately, I hereby submit shots from my show at D Center in Baltimore, which happened waaaaaaaay back in December. The exhibit was called “b is … Continue reading b is for better late than never…

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11 book for 13 schools…

February 5, 2014July 30, 2015 kineticprose

(And, no, that’s not a typo.) Talking to students and strangers about my particular brand of bookiness and poetry can sometimes be a little weird at the beginning. It generally starts with an awkward self-deprecating intro, followed by assorted blank … Continue reading 11 book for 13 schools…

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an exciting week ahead…

November 30, 2013July 30, 2015 kineticprose

The big kick-off for ‘b’ is for Baltimore: Baker Artist Awards 2013 b-grant Winners at D Center in Baltimore is nearly here…whee! Stop by the opening reception on Thursday, December 5, 5-7 p.m., to see several of my books along … Continue reading an exciting week ahead…

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more soon, but here’s a peek…

October 30, 2013July 30, 2015 kineticprose

I am absolutely thrilled that MICA’s Curatorial Practice MFA class is steering the ship for what is sure to be a unique showing of the nine 2013 Baker Artist Awards b-grant winners this December. To think that my books will … Continue reading more soon, but here’s a peek…

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2013 altered book competition…

June 24, 2013July 30, 2015 kineticprose

One of the highlights of my summer last year was participating in the annual altered books competition at the Light Street branch of the Enoch Pratt Public Library. I know what you’re thinking: librarians are inviting people to basically destroy … Continue reading 2013 altered book competition…

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cigar boxes and super moons…

June 23, 2013July 30, 2015 kineticprose

My art group met today to share our projects based around the topic “Come play with me…”  We hadn’t met in what seems like a million years, so it was wonderful having everyone together for lunch and a bit of … Continue reading cigar boxes and super moons…

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living fossil book…

April 22, 2013October 8, 2016 kineticprose

Update (August 2016): I am excited to say that this book is now in the permanent care of the Goucher College Special Collections. I am so happy to have placed my horseshoe crab somewhere I care about so much — … Continue reading living fossil book…

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