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On February 18 and 20, poet and scholar Star Black leads a two-session literary workshop at The Church. COURTESY THE CHURCH
On Tuesday, February 18, and Thursday, February 20, explore new connections between visual art and the written word in a two-session literary workshop at The Church led by poet and scholar Star Black. This ongoing series of workshops focuses on the idea of ekphrasis, an ancient Greek term meaning “the use of detailed description of a work of visual art as a literary device.”
Inspired by the artifacts in “Some of Tom’s Typewriters: From the Collection of Tom Hanks,” Installed by Simon Doonan and the works featured in “Some Odes: Sam Messer with Paul Auster, Eleanor Gaver, Denis Johnson & Sharon Olds,” participants will generate a series of creative texts detailing their unique experiences the paired exhibitions. Poets, writers, and anyone fascinated by the interweaving of art and literature — all are welcome to attend, with no writing experience required.
Each session will meet on the main floor of The Church from 10 a.m. to noon and include a close viewing of individual works in the exhibitions. Both sessions will conclude with a group reading of the texts that have been produced, a sharing of thoughts and ideas. As Black says: “Writing from art invites you to look closely at a work of art that you are drawn to and create your own work out of that experience. Much like sketching in front of a painting at the Met, the painting remains there but the sketch is yours.”
Due to the intimate nature of this workshop, the total capacity will be limited to eight participants. A notebook and pen or pencil are the only required materials for this workshop; these will not be provided.
Tickets are $30 for both sessions at thechurchsagharbor.org. The Church is at 48 Madison Street in Sag Harbor.
Staff Writer on Feb 3, 2025