Your Kingdom

Eleni Sikelianos' Your Kingdom explores our more-than-human animal origins, finding solace in the complexity of our natural lineage and calling us to "let the body feel all its own evolution inside."

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 03 February 2023
Publisher: Coffee House Press

Eleni Sikelianos, a virtuoso of genre blending, takes us on a mesmerizing journey through time and space in her captivating work, "Your Kingdom." This ode to our primal animal origins delves deep into the intricate tapestry of our past, present, and future, offering solace in the complexity of our natural lineage as we grapple with the pressing environmental challenges of our time.

As a foremost practitioner of ecopoetic exploration, Sikelianos uncovers the wild roots that connect us to the natural world. She reveals that our shoulders and hips, once thought to be the domain of humans alone, were actually inspired by the remarkable salamanders. The intricate web of hidden motives binds us to cuckoos and caterpillars, reminding us of our interconnectedness with the animal kingdom.

Furthermore, our faces serve as biological maps, intricately tracing the shapes of our animal ancestors. Our organs, too, bear the imprints of our evolutionary past, reminding us of the intricate dance of life. From the cellular level to the celestial realm, "Your Kingdom" inquisitively and energetically probes our notion of biological kingdoms, urging us to embrace the profound evolution that resides within our bodies.

Through her visionary artistry, Sikelianos invites us to let the body feel all its own evolution, to embrace the interconnectedness of all life, and to recognize the profound beauty and resilience that emerges from our shared animal heritage. "Your Kingdom" is a testament to the power of art to inspire, awaken, and propel us toward a more harmonious relationship with the natural world.

Dimension: 228 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781566896597