Cole Swensen Libri

Exploring the interplay between language and existence, this work emphasizes a dynamic relationship where words and the world co-create meaning. Swensen invites readers to embrace a primal form of poetry that transcends rigid definitions and certainties, celebrating the ongoing mystery of life. The text serves as a reminder of the vital connections that bind individuals, suggesting that understanding arises not from categorization but from the fluid dance of language and thought.

A collection of hybrid essays on landscape and visual art that implicitly recognizes our obligations to the earth and presents the earth in ways that make others recognize them too.

Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, established in 1838, is a renowned attraction showcasing stunning landscapes, grave architecture, and world-class statues. Photographer Bethany Eden Jacobson captures its beauty across seasons in her evocative photographs. Accompanied by Cole Swensen's lyrical text, the work reflects on life's transience and nature's harmony.