Poem Bitten By a Man

Poem Bitten by a Man is a collage of journals and notebooks that captures the crisis of a queer life lived in devotion to poetry and visual art. It combines art criticism, psychoanalysis, biography, queer theory, and historical documents to honor writers, artists, and thinkers who sustain us when nothing else does.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2023
Publisher: Nightboat Books

Poem Bitten by a Man is a powerful collage that weaves together journals and notebooks kept during a period of chronic illness, economic precarity, and heartbreak. Through the meticulous cutting up of this record, the poem captures the essence of crisis, offering a unique perspective on a queer life lived in devotion to poetry and visual art.

This poem is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, particularly in the face of adversity. It is for everyone who has ever tried against the odds to make a life in art, whether they succeeded or not. Teare employs a somatic language that is captured through a notebook practice, recontextualizing the work of artists such as Agnes Martin, Jasper Johns, and others through art criticism, psychoanalysis, biography, queer theory, and historical documents.

By honoring writers, artists, and thinkers who sustain us when nothing else does, Poem Bitten by a Man serves as a paean to the power of creative process. It is a reminder that art can be a source of solace, healing, and inspiration, even in the darkest of times.

This poem is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt the weight of the world on their shoulders or struggled to find meaning in their existence. It is a testament to the human capacity for resilience and creativity, and a reminder that we are not alone in our struggles.

Dimension: 228 x 177 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781643622101