Whip-hot & Grippy

Whip-Hot & Grippy is a collection of poetry that explores various states of being, disrupted by muzak, advertising-speak, sex scenes, terrorism, broadcast media, consumption-anxiety, protest, human-animal relations, and cosmic departures. It culminates in 'more flinching,' a multi-part poem that collapses images with bodies and politics with intimacies, enacting failed attempts to navigate practical and emotional entanglements. Heather Phillipson is an award-winning poet and artist.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 128 pages
\n Publication date: 25 April 2019
\n Publisher: Bloodaxe Books Ltd
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Whip-Hot & Grippy is a vibrant tapestry of possibilities in times of crisis. In the first section, a series of long-form and sequenced poems delve into diverse states of being, seeking to ignite uncharted paths. Interrupting these disrupted tangents are recurring muzak, advertising-speak, sex scenes, terrorism, broadcast media, consumption-anxiety, protest, human-animal relations, and cosmic departures. Throughout, informed discontent and humor serve as catalysts for dissent, excavating conceptual depth and testing the explosive potential of poetry. The book reaches its climax with "more flinching," a multi-part poem originally published and freely distributed in an exhibition. Here, the news of a military dog shot in service is intertwined with the death of a pet dog, collapsing images and bodies while intertwining politics and intimacies. This poetic exploration enacts failed attempts to navigate the complex web of practical and emotional entanglements.

Whip-Hot & Grippy marks Heather Phillipson's second collection, following her highly acclaimed debut, Instant-flex 718, which was published in 2013. Beyond her poetic prowess, Phillipson is an internationally renowned artist whose sculpture, "The End," was installed on Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth in 2020. Her artistic contributions further enrich the rich tapestry of Whip-Hot & Grippy, showcasing her multi-faceted talents and captivating audiences with her thought-provoking and visually stunning work.

\n Weight: 208g\n
Dimension: 215 x 148 x 9 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781780374673\n \n