Ed Schad & Liat Yossifor: Letters Apart

Letters Apart is a collaboration between a poet/curator and a painter during the Covid-19 pandemic, combining abstract painting and poetry to explore language, memory, and emotions. It combines personal memories, early Expressionism, lightness and darkness, fear, and flights of fancy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 02 November 2023
Publisher: DoppelHouse Press

A captivating fusion of abstract painting and poetry emerges during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. A poet/curator and a painter, each working in their respective mediums, engage in a profound conversation that transcends the boundaries of space and time, even amidst the confines of lockdown. This remarkable collaboration manifests as a captivating blend of monograph and poetry collection, titled Letters Apart. Within its pages, readers are treated to a series of extraordinary events that unfold through the language, showcasing a remarkable progression of abstracted imagery.

This beautiful and intimate book intertwines personal memories, the early influences of Expressionism, the interplay of lightness and darkness, the contemplation of fear, and the flights of fancy that dance within the human psyche. Each page becomes a canvas for the exploration of emotions and the subconscious, inviting readers to embark on a journey of introspection and artistic discovery.

Letters Apart serves as a testament to the power of creativity and the ability of artists to connect and communicate across different mediums. It showcases the remarkable synergy between poetry and painting, as well as the potential for artistic expression to transcend the limitations imposed by circumstances. This captivating book invites readers to immerse themselves in a world where words and images blend seamlessly, creating a tapestry of emotions and ideas that will linger long after the last page is turned.

Dimension: 203 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781954600201