The mind, a dormant stone

A lesson in poetry from a 3rd Generation Beatnik Poet Jessica Wilson gives a workshop on the Humument! The journey of the Humument began in 1966 by Tom Phillips...and was 1st published in 1970. (wrong date given in video)         Some of the examples I refer to in this lesson... Found Art , "Readymades" "The Gift" by Man Ray, 1921    Marcel Duchamp's "The Fountain", 1917

Since meeting Juan, my experiences with music has flourished! Wild Hollywood nights, North Hollywood creative community at Writer Wednesdays, rocking Rob's garage in Guerneville...and here we are side by side at Holy Grounds Coffee and Tea in East LA! Hosted by the belly dancing Poet, Kimberly Cobian, Juan and I go into our little realm of peace and creativity. xoxo Dear Juan, Thank you for allowing me to break free into the realm of music and beats! Here is Juan playing another song he wrote called "Lady War". Later, the band, Tikal Sun come up and play "Unbuntu Fire" -- I get to accompany them. Juan is also in the band. Lots of fun musical rendezvous!

Let's get a good source of inspiration in us this Friday the 13th! I am happy to be at Holy Grounds this Friday to give you a Humument Poetry Workshop! That's right! We are going to unlock the subconscious! Let's dive in and showcase the discovery! Check out Humument's below created by Tom Phillips in 1973. Workshop Details: Friday, June 13th, 7pm at Holy Grounds Coffee n Tea (5371 Alhambra Ave. LA, CA) in Los Angeles!   Facebook invite:  https://www.facebook.com/events/1497560460456208/ Pictured here: a student Humument by Kimberly, 7th Grade at Vista Middle School in Panorama City, CA! About your Poetry Teacher:  Jessica Wilson is a 3rd generation Beatnik. She has her MFA in Writing from Otis College of Art and Design, and a BA in Creative Writing from UC Riverside! She teaches youth poetry through California Poets in the Schools -- an org dedicated to teaching poetry in schools for 50 years now!  She loves words. Making...