Ewing, Eve
Electric Arches
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141991993
- author:
- Ewing, Eve
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 15.3 x 0.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Poetry, American, African American,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Electric Arches by Eve L. Ewing is a thought-provoking narrative that blends stark realism with the surreal and fantastical. The author's unique vision takes us on a journey through familiar settings, reimagined in magical circumstances. Ewing's visual art is characterized by its spare, playful, and poignant qualities, using everyday objects to convey powerful messages. A cereal-box decoder ring, for example, allows the wearer to understand what Black girls are saying, while a teacher's angry message scrawled on the chalkboard challenges the status quo. This book invites fresh conversations about race, gender, identity, and the complexities of growing up in the city. With its innovative style and thought-provoking themes, Electric Arches is a compelling read for anyone interested in exploring the intersections of reality and imagination.
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