In this episode, Jovan and I chat with local writer and editor Tse Hao Guang about various topics, ranging from his forthcoming collection of poetry (The International Left-Hand Calligraphy Association) to confessionalism (again!), from ekphrasis to form in poetry.
Timestamps:
self-intro (1:20)
the international left-hand calligraphy association (2:20)
deeds v.s. calligraphy (6:05)
free verse (11:37)
formal poetry in sg (14:28)
english v.s. chinese literary tradition (18:50)
translation (21:30)
formal poetry in sg (28:20)
'lyrical' and 'confessional' (33:40)
confessionalism (36:42)
deeds of light (38:08)
pasir ris (40:20)
deeds of light (43:37)
ekphrasis / art (46:47)
food republic (51:06)
fav writers (53:50)
how did you begin as a poet? (56:31)
fav poem he's written (58:56)
advice for aspiring writers (1:02:47)
