Voices of Tacoma: A Gathering of Poets

by Burl E Battersby (Editor), Mauricio Robalino (Illustrator)

Overview

Voices of Tacoma: A Gathering of Poets is an anthology of poetry of, about, or inspired by Tacoma, Washington. Partly funded by the Tacoma Artists Initiative Program, Voices of Tacoma includes the work of over eighty poets from all across the City and beyond. Focused on giving voice to the diversity of our community, the anthology includes poets of all ages and from all walks of life. Including the work of former Tacoma Poet Laureates, school teachers, well-known poets, first-time-published poets, and illustrated by the artwork of Tacoma artist Mauricio Robalino, Voices of Tacoma gives a snapshot of the Pacific Northwest culture in all its beauty and grit.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798218208172
Publisher:	Be! Eugene Be! Creative
Publication date:	10/12/2024
Pages:	212
Sales rank:	558,100
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.45(d)

About the Author

Burl Battersby (he/him) is a multimedia artist whose primary medium is poetry written under the pen name B. Eugene B. The urge to partly conceal his identity speaks to the duality of his experience and the life-changing transition (profound sobriety after prolonged substance abuse) which enabled him to discover and pursue his creative ambitions. Burl lives in the South End with his wife, their daughter, and two dogs.

Artist Mauricio Robalino (he/him) creates colorful and whimsical artworks using a variety of materials, especially mosaics. His artworks are inspired by multicultural artistic traditions. In his own words, "My art is a celebration of life, nature, and hope." Robalino was born and grew up in Ecuador. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1983 and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1988. He is based in Tacoma, Western Washington.