It is said that the ancient poets traveled on the tails of dragons between the worlds of the conscious and unconscious minds. When this leap occurred, it was enabled by a powerful feeling that sharpened the poets’ powers of association - in Spanish they say these artworks have “duende.” The flamenco dancer has this Earth knowledge. When the contra-alto allows the song to come up through her feet and out her mouth she is singing with duende. Lorca says that in these moments there is a heightened awareness of life’s imminence or temporal nature - giving the work or forms distinction.

Leaping Poetry was handbuilt in March 2026 in Austin, TX. Produced from local red stoneware with a satin black crystalline glaze. 16H x 10W x 9D inches.