Presented by the Portsmouth NH Poet Laureate Program
After a year of exploring Japanese poetry and art forms as a community, we held a poetry broadside contest. The final judging was performed by poet and translator Patrick Donnelly. Winning entries were awarded cash prizes and will be gifted to Portsmouth’s sister city, Nichinan, Japan.
There were few rules imposed on the poets and artists. Our objective remained building bridges through poetry. We asked only that the submission reflect a Japanese influence in some way, and we encouraged collaboration. The broadside could be designed and printed on a computer, by letterpress, or as a hand-made monoprint.
All entries are exhibited below. Click on each image for more information about the artists, and to enlarge. We hope you enjoy your visit to the gallery.
sincerely,
Tammi Truax
Portsmouth Poet Laureate 2018 -2021
ADULT WINNER Untitled John-Michael Albert, poet Mike Nelson, artist paint on paper size unknown
YOUTH WINNER Tatemae Hannah Rubin, poet and artist oil pastel 8.5 x 11”
1ST RUNNER UP Ruth Jen Ryan Onken, poet Raegan Russell, artist woodblock, paper 11 x 14 in
2ND RUNNER UP Untitled Hank Gerber, poet and artist process and size unknown
HONORABLE MENTION Ash to Ash, with Tanka Kate Knox, poet and artist mixed media 11 x 17 in
HONORABLE MENTION Fall Christine E. Hamm, poet and artist Kate Luzner, poet and artist collaborative haibun and photomontage 8.5 x 11 in
HONORABLE MENTION An Invitation Mimi White, poet Sarah Haskell, artist mixed media collage 11 x 8.5 in
Born Again Bill Chatfield, poet and artist collage 8 x 10 in
Drought Rodger Martin, poet Susan Wadsworth, artist pastel, pencil and ink on paper 10 x 15 in
The Corner of Unrest Cara Losier Chanoine, poet and artist photomontage 8.5 x 11 in
Sonata Ross White, poet and artist digital art size unknown
Bridges Erin Leigh, poet Sarah Flause, artist photographic montage 11 x 17 in
In the Orchard at Mill Pond Kimberly Cloutier Green, poet Sophie Green, artist
Japanese Lilac Tree (Syrenga Reticulata) Kimberly Lorencic, poet and artist pen on paper 8.5 x 11 in
On the Way Home Dudley Laufman, poet Jaqueline Laufman, artist process and size unknown
Walking Sticks Dudley Laufman, poet Jaqueline Laufman, artist process and size unknown
White Pallet Martha Bowman, poet and artist ink on paper 11 x 14 in
Tree Rings Eliza Murphy, poet and artist ink on paper 8.5 x 11 in
Marking Time Susan Swinand, artist and poet watercolor on paper 13.5 x 10 in
The Ginkgo Lady Jan Garden Castro, poet and broadside designer Joan Hall, paper maker unique silkscreen print, Californian typeface 11 x 16 in
looking into a woodblock print by Sekino Junʼichiro, a sōsaku-hanga artist Mary Anker, poet Deloris White, artist sumi ink with graphite 11 in x 17 in
Still Life Matthew Reid, poet Ryan Maruyama, artist ballpoint pen 21.6 cm x 27.9 cm
Holding Down the Sky< Jan Garden Castro, poet Eva Lundsager, artist watercolor on paper 11 x 14 in
Cold Moon Carol Welsh, poet Roddy Cole, artist oil pastel 3 x 6 in
Bridges Stephanie Seacord, poet and artist paint 8.5 x 11 in
broken but blooming Corwin Freedman, poet and artist photoshop 7 x 10 in
From Across the Sea, Sakura Diana Frye, poet and artist oil pastel on paper size unknown
Note for Nichinan Tammi Truax, poet Grace Gordon, artist watercolor on paper 6 x 12 in
Magnolias Matthew Reid, poet Ryan Maruyama, artist sumi-e ink and digital 21.6 cm x 27.9 cm
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4 entries.
Stephanie Seacord
from Newfields
Thank you Poet Laureate Tammi Truax for inspiring this project, and building such a meaningful bridge with our Sister City in Japan.
Beth Fox
from Wolfeboro
I attended the live event and was wowed. First rate. It is great to be able to look at the Broadsides close up. Thx for posting. A meaningful event that will stand the test of time.
This is off the subject, but a new Japanese Restaurant opened in Wolfeboro. I hear it is great. Blessed change from pizza:)
Beth Fox
from Wolfeboro
I attended the live event and was wowed. First rate. It is great to be able to look at the Broadsides close up. Thx for posting. A meaningful event that will stand the test of time.
This is off the subject, but a new Japanese Restaurant opened in Wolfeboro. I hear it is great. Blessed change from pizza:)
Trevor Bartlett from Portsmouth
What a fantastic project!
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