A fascinating turn in the imagery this week, as new contributor Anathema McKenna picks up on the cut paper strips of week 7 and turns them into an abstraction. The choppy rhythm and ‘prison bar’ effect of the collaged lines is unexpected yet effective in conveying the actions and atmosphere of the verse, without ever becoming a direct illustration of the words.
We’d love to see your ideas for what might come next in this multi-authored film!
The verse you have to respond to is this:
To help you get started, please do read this earlier blog about how to generate ideas for imagery, and this one about common mistakes to avoid.
Send your films to sleeperpoems@gmail.com by 5pm on Friday 29th May – thank you!
Kirsten Luckins 