Say What You See in the Dark

Publication

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

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: : Center Art Gallery - May 29 - July 10, 2018
Loan - Spaan Collection @ Dordt College Sioux Center, IA
Loan - Spaan Collection @ 2nd CRC Grand Haven, MI: January 8 - March 22, 2020
Spaan Collection: Center Art Gallery - August 27 - November 29, 2024

General Notes

Note

In CFAC139E Drawer 4, there are more copies of Lew's poem. #2-19, 31-37, 81, 90-99 and 4 unnumbered copies.