Active Poetry (1971)
The poetic work of Ewa Partum consisted in scattering single alphabet letters into a non-artistic space: be it the open air, sea, or an underpass. This gesture led to the deconstruction of a language whereupon grammatical, syntactic and semantic structures were used to determine certain patterns of an artistic statement. Her poems were shaped by coincidence, which made their language more open and process-orientated. The confrontation with the elements associated with femininity (water, wind) made it possible to face the patriarchal patterns rooted in the language.
Director: Ewa Partum
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date: January 1, 1971
Country: Poland
Original Language: pl
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Active Poetry about?
- The poetic work of Ewa Partum consisted in scattering single alphabet letters into a non-artistic space: be it the open air, sea, or an underpass. This gesture led to the deconstruction of a language whereupon grammatical, syntactic and semantic structures were used to determine certain patterns of an artistic statement. Her poems were shaped by coincidence, which made their language more open and process-orientated. The confrontation with the elements associated with femininity (water, wind) made it possible to face the patriarchal patterns rooted in the language.
- Who directed Active Poetry?
- Active Poetry was directed by Ewa Partum.
- How long is Active Poetry?
- Active Poetry has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
- Where was Active Poetry produced?
- Active Poetry was produced in Poland.