Ekphrastic Poetry . . . Inspired by Flux: Wax in All Forms

“Have you ever wandered through an art gallery, found a painting, and thought, “That looks like it should be a poem!” Or have you ever read a poem and thought that it sounded a lot like a painting you’ve seen? If so, then you know the idea behind ekphrastic poetry.

“An ekphrastic poem is based on a work of art. Usually, ekphrastic poems are written about a painting, but they can also be based on a sculpture, an object, or even architecture. One of the earliest examples is in the Iliad, when Homer describes Achilles’ shield. Another famous example is John Keats’ poem “Ode on a Grecian Urn.”

“In an ekphrastic poem, the poet usually describes some part of the work of art and may extend their own thoughts on the work’s underlying story or significance. Ekphrastic poems are wonderful ways to stretch your powers of observation and find stories hidden in the world of art!” — From Poetry Teatime — https://poetryteatime.com/blog/ekphrastic-poetry

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