Poet Stephen Emmerson has worked with if p then q to create the incredible Poetry Wholes. An explanation of what they are is below. And below that are some images of the box and its contexts along with two overjoyed users who are currently on work experience at if p then q. The Poetry Wholes are made of high quality laser cut Perspex and come housed in a box with a set of instructions. Limited edition 11 copies all sold. Copies are available to use at The Poetry Library London and Special collections at The University of Buffalo.
What are they? Each Poetry Wholes contains 5 templates which you can use to make instantaneous poetry in a range of styles. Choose from the following:
- Minimalism
- The Sonnet
- ‘Vito Acconci’
- The Ballad
- The ‘Slash’
How do I use them? Simply take a regular ‘A5’ size book such as a novel or a book of poems and place your template over the top. Now you have a poem!
How do I record my poem? Try writing them down the old fashioned way with a pen, photograph them or even cut the poem out using a craft knife – remember if you don’t own the book you should get permission from the owner before doing this!
Why not try? Literary texts and other ‘A5’ size books are not the only things to try! Why not try old packaging found around the house, your favourite websites or magazine and billboard adverts. The possibilities are endless!
One-wording The Society of the Spectacle
he chintzy
‘Vito Acconci’ applied to The Selected Poetry of Thomas Hardy
Using ‘The Slash’ over The Tales of King Arthur
King Arthur poem
Using ‘The Ballad’ on Babar
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