Remote 3-Hour Workshop: Cindy Tran: The Nude Poem

The Nude Poem

In this three-hour generative workshop, we’ll explore natural bodies in poetry, drawing, painting, and sculpture. Some artists see the human form as itself a work of art and affirm its beauty while other artists create pieces that show uneasy and critical depictions of the body. This workshop will examine both and we’ll reflect on the human body in the context of our lives, contemporary culture, art, and history. To ground our work and hone our skills, we’ll read work by Ama Codjoe, Hieu Minh Nguyen, Sharon Olds, and others.

Sunday  |  May 21  |  2-5pm Eastern  |  $120 ($96 for Members)

All are welcome, space is limited. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Please email support@poetshouse.org with any questions.

About the educator:

Cindy Tran is the author of the poetry collection Sonnet Crown for NYC, winner of the Thornwillow Patrons’ Prize. A recipient of fellowships from NYSCA/NYFA, The Poetry Project, The Loft Literary Center, and Brooklyn Poets, her work has been presented at The Shed, Lincoln Center, and the BBC. Cindy’s poems are published in SLICE Magazine, The Margins, Copper Nickel, and elsewhere. In her free time, Cindy writes Yelp reviews, hoping someone will search for a pork sandwich, and find her poem about sandwiches and racism. Photo credit Golan Dana.

While our physical space is closed for construction, workshops will be held over Zoom. While you can use Zoom from your phone or browser, we recommend downloading the desktop client.