Meta-Black: Theory & Practice: Rosie Lee

Meta-Black: Theory & Practice presents a mastery of language written in a distinctive vernacular; it is a contemporary artwork in form and arrangement. The poems are a collection of adages and a testament to the process of being creative. Lee’s forward-thinking of how one should reflect on making art to discover the joys and pains of life is both relatable and insightful. Such thought-provoking subject matter plays upon innovative rhythms and lines to guide your curiosity to the next page. There is synergy as the poems link together to reveal the artist’s theories on what success looks like and what our failures teach us. This poetry collection challenges what we know about black culture, how to practice authenticity, and why being original is essential.