The Writing’s on the Wall: Ekphrastic Poems Inspired by MoNA’s Exhibitions

MoNA hosts an open mic to mark the closing of each exhibition, in which poets read original Ekphrastic poetry inspired by the art on display. Click the links below to hear some of the poems shared at these unique events. Special thanks to these contributing poets: Celaine Charles, Adam Lafayette, Laura E. Garrard, and Cora Thomas.

"Fox Runs" By Celaine Charles: Inspired by artist Holly Hudson
Image: detail of “The Giving Tree (The Tree of Life)” by Holly Hudson
"Blast" by Celaine Charles: Inspired by artist Peter Millett
Image: "Blast" by Peter Millett
"Endlessly" by Cora Thomas: Inspired by artist Chris Theiss
Image: "I Have My Eyes On Me Endlessly" by Chris Theiss
"4D Queen" by Adam: Inspired by artist Emily Counts
Image: detail of "Vicious Queen" by Emily Counts
bright painting of water
"BRIDGES OVER STAFFORD CREEK" by Adam Lafayette: Inspired by artist Adam Sorensen
Image: "Great Escape" by Adam Sorensen
"Death Defiant" by Laura E. Garrard: Inspired by artist Alfredo Arreguín
Image: "Kayapo Chief" by Alfredo Arreguín