Friendship Is An Earthly Matter by Yarisa Colón Torres
Yarisa Colon Torres' arcane verses, a fragment of the poem titled "Friendship Is An Earthly Matter," guide us on a meditation that observes and recognizes an invisible company along the chosen path. With threads and paper, color and texture, Yarisa welcomes the viewer into her perception:
It seems as a minuscule universe
within the eyelid
that does not abandon
In her own words, the artist shares:
"In this handmade creation I combine collage and poetry to honor the gifts of friendship, for our dreams are held, protected, and nourished thanks to this “earthly matter”. In this way, I also cherish the opportunity to reunite with fellow artists, poets, and artisans at this year’s Mary Magdalene Celebration."
Poem
La amistad es un asunto de la tierra
que parece un minúsculo universo
en el párpado que no nos desampara.
Friendship is an earthly matter
that resembles a minuscule universe
on the eyelid that does not abandons us.
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This poem/artwork is part of the collective art exhibition dedicated to Mary Magdalene titled Blossoming, July 18-22 in El Barrio Art Space Art Gallery, with a reception on July 22, 2023, during The Mary Magdalene Celebration. This exhibition is possible thanks to La Casa de La Herencia Cultural Puertorriqueña, Inc.
