In Praise of a Brussel Sprout
Video by Didi Menendez
A video with a reading by the poet Denise Duhamel that uses my photographs. Denise Duhamel’s newest collection of poems is Blowout, University of Pittsburgh Press 2013.
I have been reading Denise Duhamel’s poetry for over ten years. The first collection I read was Kinky. I love the quirky humor in her poems that lends itself to more serious social and cultural issues. She has an amazing collage piece about 9-11 in her collection, Two by Two. It is one of the very best pieces of writing I have read on the subject. Her poetry is accessible yet experimental, innovative, and enjoyable to read.
Congratulations! Btw, I always say peace our brussel sprouts to my kids. It makes them smile and roll their eyes at me. Also, I like to eat them. Beautiful pictures, Jen. we’re both getting some success at the same time. *fist bump*
Thanks, Lance! Caroline loves brussel sprouts. I had to keep her from eating them as I photographed, lol. Your new book is on my iPad! I just dug in last night and will continue this evening.
Say, twenty years ago, would yo ever have thought you’d see your photographs used in a video paean to Brussels sprouts? It’s great! And I still haven’t tried them that way – i must – but like the poem says, too often they are wallflowers in the produce aisle – I don’t see them.
Twenty years ago I would never imagined having the life I have now. To be very honest, it is much, much better than what I imagined back then.
It is funny because Denise asked if I really grilled the brussel sprout! And yes I did. I wanted to photograph it in all of its grilled glory, lol. No fake food in my photos.
Congratulations – great news and lovely combo
Hey thanks, let’s touch base soon!
Well now how cool is that??? Congratulations!!
Thanks!
Wow, this is great! The shots and the poetry are both light and meaningful. A great combination.
It was really fun to do! Hoping to do more video-poems in the future.