Earlier this week I went to the Portland Museum of Art to see a special exhibit entitled: Woven. It features the amazing art of Wabanaki weaver, Jeremy Frey. According to the museum’s publicity, it is “the first-ever major retrospective of a Wabanaki artist in a fine art museum in the United States.” (How can that be?!)
The work is stunning. Frey’s weaving is intricate and elegant. He describes his style as “cutting-edge traditional,” as he embraces traditional materials and methods and uses them in innovative ways. The museum showcased his baskets, but also prints and even a 3D sculpture. I was especially captivated by the sculpture, and by its title and description. I used the latter to create a found poem, which I then combined with a photo of the sculpture.
This week’s Poetry Friday is hosted by Marcie Flinchum Atkins. Among other things, she’s sharing exciting news about her book, Wait, Rest, Pause: Dormancy in Nature. Be sure to stop by her site and while you’re there, click on a few links to make the rounds!
Nix the comfort zone 
Yes, Molly, I guess that wall does look hollow! “expands possibilities” to be sure. I like the poem you found at the art museum.
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That exhibit looks so interesting! Your found poem captures the sculpture perfectly with its many possibilities and ways of observing.
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I love this word “Caesura” and how it was applied to the amazing art. Thanks for bring us into the exhibit with you and for finding a poem.
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Wow! I love a good caesura and I love that you made a found poem about it.
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Ooooo! Beautiful! I’m going to Bar Harbor at the end of August. I’m going to make a stop in Portland to see those baskets. Your close-up photos of the baskets are so wonderful. Thank you for this!
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Appreciations for bringing us along to this outstanding & historic exhibit. Thank you for asking that Q: How Can That Be? And for introducing us to the mesmerizing art of Jeremy Frey. I can only imagine his patience in working with his materials. I’m glad you found your potent poem for that fantastic sculpture.
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Simply dazzingly sculpture!
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Wow. Just…wow (both the weavings and your poem)!
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