Aspen Writes Poetry

October's Artocalypse Blog Carnival has brought together a fascinating collection of perspectives on the theme of deletion. Contributors from various creative backgrounds have shared their insights, each offering a unique take on how the act of erasing or omitting influences their work and personal journeys. Ironically it has taken me a lot of deletion and editing to put their amazing posts into justice. Please do read them as the pieces are so powerful and inspirational! One contributor, Sara Jakša , reflects on the inherent deletions within the creative process, particularly in writing and drawing. They discuss how the refinement of ideas and the choice of which paths to pursue are, in themselves, acts of deletion. While they may not consider themselves a deleter, they acknowledge that in choosing what to focus on, many ideas are left unrealised, emphasising the ongoing and implicit deletions that shape their artistic endeavours. Another perspective, by Kimberley , delves into th...