Surrealism as an art form is far more than an ancient Dadaist movement. Surrealism is also a fun technique for perceiving and representing the world in ways that transcend normative perspectives. Using poetic techniques (word games, intellectual assaults) from the Surrealism Book of Games, this workshop will allow participants to be delighted and astonished by what they can do in only one workshop! Stealing tools from the original surrealists, in fun group activities, we will generate magical sparks of creativity– Plus, every participant will go home with wonderful seeds for new poems! It’s unexpected. The moment of joy captured in a short time. The unpolished gem. Surrealism is more than a parlor game. Each participant will leave with a seedling for new poems and a new-found sense of poetic “playfulness.”
Bio:
Millicent Borges Accardi, a Portuguese-American writer, is the author of four poetry books, including Only More So (Salmon Poetry). Among her awards are fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Fulbright, CantoMundo, California Arts Council, and Barbara Deming Foundation, She’s taught at California State University, Long Beach, and led poetry workshops at Keystone College, Nimrod Conference, Rhode Island College, Massachusetts Poetry Festival, The Muse and University of Texas, Austin.