Adrian Buckner's poems explore ekphrasis as a profound act of reading, delving into both the themes of various artworks and the painting process itself. His selected paintings span the spectrum of human experience, from the unsettling tension in Artemisia Gentileschi's "Susanna and the Elders" to the serene aesthetics of Giorgio Morandi's "Still Life." Through dialogues between historical artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Mark Rothko, Buckner invites readers to engage with art in a meaningful way, showcasing his signature warm and elegant poetic style.
