Say What You See in the Dark

The text metaphorically explores the phenomenon of light and darkness, using vivid imagery of fireflies and their bioluminescence to compare the natural world to human perception and scientific concepts. The language is rich with symbolism, suggesting a dialogue between the tangible and the transcendent. The poem reflects on seeing and understanding light within the universe, intertwining natural elements with human experience.

The text metaphorically explores the phenomenon of light and darkness, using vivid imagery of fireflies and their bioluminescence to compare the natural world to human perception and scientific concepts. The language is rich with symbolism, suggesting a dialogue between the tangible and the transcendent. The poem reflects on seeing and understanding light within the universe, intertwining natural elements with human experience.

Name/Title

Say What You See in the Dark

Entry/Object ID

2018.2.1

Category

Calvin Faculty Artist, Text, On-Display at Calvin University

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

8-3/8 in

Width

10-7/8 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

17-3/16 in

Width

19-1/2 in

Exhibitions

Permanent Collection: May 29 - July 10, 2018 Center Art Gallery
Loan - Spaan Collection @ Dordt College
Loan - Spaan Collection @ 2nd CRC - Grand Haven, Michigan
Spaan Collection - August 27 - November 29, 2024