“Icarus Unbound” © 20100609 by Vanessa V. Kilmer, paper and wax on foam board
Icarus flew into the eye of passion and came,
undone…unbound
plummeting into the womb of the sea
the embrace of the earth
reborn to soar in ecstasy
and burn in the fire of inspiration.
I think you captured Icarus better than anyone since Brueghel.
ReplyDeleteWow!
ReplyDeleteReborn! indeed.
I have always loved the story of Icarus, it was so sad yet so intriguing.;)
ReplyDeleteYou summarized the true essence of the story in so few words.
Have a lovely weekend,
xo
like zuzanna i have always enjoyed icarus...the pic is great...and your words just as well...
ReplyDeleteIt really does have the feel of Icarus, both the upward striving and the catastrophic fall. Beautifully done, Nessa.
ReplyDeletevery impressive writing..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful writing and this piece of art is spectacular, too.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE what you did with this. Words and artwork are amazing. I think you have captured the creative process so well.
ReplyDeleteWow, evocative writing and great artwork.
ReplyDeleteThat piece of art is amazing, and your verse is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat art piece seemingly from the fire of inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSo well expressed both in art and in words.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful artwork and words.
ReplyDeleteNessa, what a brilliant piece of art work and your words beautifully tie them together.
ReplyDeleteWell done.
I love both the art and the poem. I've always found it such a poignant story.
ReplyDeleteInteresting new angle about Icarus. I never thought of him as reborn. I would love to see your photo in color, too.
ReplyDeleteI really like this. Is it done in black and white or just photographed that way?
ReplyDeleteI just love it!
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