The first parcel I unwrapped this year was an exquisitely wrapped little
bundle from Katrina Porteous containing two of her limited-edition (only 200
numbered copies) of
Horse. It is the work of three artists – Katrina’s
sound poem about the Uffington White Horse, written for a BBC Radio 3 commission
in 2011 with computer pioneer and composer Peter Zinovieff, illustrated with
details from a series of specially commissioned prints by Olivia Lomenech Gill
and three complete prints. The book contains a CD of the recording of a
performance of
Horse, an interview with Zinovieff and an afterword by
Katrina about the writing of the piece – it costs £50. I am tempted to keep both
but they are for sale and if anyone would like to buy a very special present...
Katrina was one of the highlights when she read with Liz Berry at our
poetry festival in November and has offered to come again in early October. We
will let you know if we manage to put something together – in the meantime do
come and admire the book.
Happy New Year!
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