Glasgow Displays Works From 'Slow Culture'

At GlasgowLive, Paul English writes about whiskey bars at six international venues that are exhibiting "slow poetry:" works by local poets about the passage of time that slowly become visible when exposed to ultra-violet light. The art event, conceived by American artist (and philosopher) Jonathon Keats, is inspired by the process involved in whiskey distillation. "Next month, five of the works will also be hung in Glengoyne Distillery outside Glasgow - home of Scotland’s slowest-distilled malt - where they will remain for fifty years as they slowly reveal themselves," English explains. Further: 

Each piece of poetry is inspired by the go-slow process involved in whisky distillation, with each poet contributing a piece about the passing of time.

Scottish poets Cat Hepburn and Jeda Pearl are among the writers featured in the global project, which includes Australian  poet Courtney Peppernell, American Alison Malee and Holland’s Martin Reints.

Next month, five of the works will also be hung in Glengoyne Distillery outside Glasgow - home of Scotland’s slowest-distilled malt - where they will remain for fifty years as they slowly reveal themselves.

Scottish Jamaican poet Jeda Pearl contributed her Scots poem Mynd Oor Gloamin Corrieneuchin.

She said: “I was inspired by the slow patience of craftsmanship, and wanted to capture the sense of timelessness and slow growth while walking in nature and those intimate conversations we have with friends which could last all night.”

Continue reading at GlasgowLive.