Carmen and Mary Boo join the host to discuss Erin Taylor's poetry collection Bimboland. They talk about Mary Boo's residency and a short film called 'The Burden'. The conversation delves into topics like capitalism, work-life balance, resentment, and analyzing poems from Bimboland.
The podcast explores the unique concept of the IKEA residency, where artists create work in a retail space, highlighting the creative possibilities it offers.
The hosts analyze the short film 'Bimbo Land' and discuss its themes of alienation, consumerism, and the search for joy in work.
The episode delves into the intersection of desire and work, examining poems from 'Bimbo Land' that explore the insatiable nature of longing and the impact of work culture.
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The IKEA residency and creative collaborations
The podcast episode discusses the IKEA residency, where artists are paired up and create work together in an IKEA store. It explores the unique concept of making art in a retail space and the creative possibilities that it offers. The episode also highlights the different disciplines and artists involved in the residency, from comedians and chefs to writers and visual artists.
The short film 'Bimbo Land' and its themes
The podcast episode mentions the short film 'Bimbo Land' by Aaron Taylor and discusses its themes. The film is a stop-motion animation that explores ideas of alienation and consumerism. It follows the lives of animals working in an office and fast food restaurant, touching upon themes of isolation and the search for joy in work. The hosts find the film compelling due to its multiple layers and its ability to convey these complex ideas in a short duration.
Personal reflections on running, creativity, and distractions
The podcast episode delves into personal experiences of running and its connection to creativity. The hosts discuss the impact of running on their creative processes, including the ability to think creatively during long runs. They also touch upon the distractions of technology and how it can hinder creative output. Overall, the episode reflects on the challenges and joys of finding inspiration and maintaining creative routines.
Exploring the themes of desire and work
The podcast episode delves into the themes of desire and work, highlighting the intersection and contrast between the two. The hosts analyze various poems from the book 'Bimbo Land' by Aaron Taylor, discussing how desire and the insatiable nature of longing are portrayed. They examine the effects of work culture and the fantasies of domestication. The episode also touches upon the connections to the ocean and references sirens, offering a contemplation of life and the potential impact of climate collapse.
Analyzing specific poems and their meanings
The hosts select and analyze particular poems from 'Bimbo Land,' sharing their interpretations and highlighting intriguing lines and themes. They discuss the poem 'After Labor,' exploring the speaker's perspective on work and their disbelief in a work culture. Another poem, 'Collapse under the weight of life ephemera,' leads to conversations about sirens, the contrast between desire and reality, and the beauty of connecting with nature. The hosts also touch upon the idea of the body decomposing and returning to the earth in the poem 'The End.' Overall, they find the poems thought-provoking and engaging, discussing the various emotions and reflections they evoke.
On this episode I invited Carmen and Mary Boo from past episodes to discuss Erin Taylor's poetry collection Bimboland. Out by Archway books. We start off the program talking about Mary Boo's residency she's put together with Zoe . Then we move on to a short film called "The Burden" I asked both to pick one or two poems from Bimboland to talk about! This starts in at around 30 mins in. Enjoy the show. It was so fun and such a great time.These two have been on before and I enjoy both of them so much. I feel like they both up my game and also I feel very like comfortable and I vibe well with both of'em . We kind of ricochet off each other, creatively.
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