Life
life is the latest pamphlet from Steve Thorp published by creative thorp. You can read poems from life by clicking HERE.
“This project emerged when Steve Thorp met artist Kim Major-George at an art and design event in 2009. Immediately something sparked and this collection of poetry is the result. Life was written and compiled in celebration of Kim’s Age of Enlightenment sculptures and her Life of Buddha exhibition UK tour in 2009 and 2010.
Kim Major-George is usually known for her distinctive spiritual collagraphs. In 2009 she created three large sculptured panels of the prophet Buddha. These powerful images are created using layer upon layer of paper covered with gesso and finally painted with acrylic.
This pamphlet by Steve Thorp is in two parts. The first, Questing, comprises poems reflecting on the dilemmas of our existence, the questions we ask and the places we sometimes turn. Part two, Wisdoms, has a surer intent. Inspired by small pieces of wisdom from Buddhist teachers, psychotherapists, surfers, poets and others, Wisdoms explores the steps we can make to embody ourselves in the world, rather than, more simply, just being a follower”. (from the introduction to life)
editions is a series of four original poetry pamphlets written by Steve Thorp. Each beautifully produced pamphlet contains 20 original poems and features a different cover illustration by Mary Thorp. The pamphlets have been selling well in galleries and at exhibitions and shows since their release in 2008. People seem to love the poetry and the format and design of the pamphlets. They are available for order from the creative thorp website.
IN THE MEANTIME YOU CAN READ POEMS FROM editions 1 HERE AND editions 2 HERE
Steve’s poetry is also published in gift-boxes and a number of new projects are planned for 2010 and 2011.
If you’d like to book Steve Thorp for a poetry talk or reading – then contact him at steve@creativethorp.com
You can find out more about his speaking and training work HERE.
