Artwords by Beatriz M. Robles

A sensually playful artbook that combines prose and poetry with literature and pictures, Beatriz M. Robles’ Artwords is a wonderfully imaginative, hybrid creative project. The text is composed of smartly alternating photographs (words written directly on an object), calligrams (words forming images), and redactive poetry (found pieces created from pre-existing books). Robles’ sly turns of phrase, whimsical imagery, and sharp sense of humor make it impossible to read this collection without cracking a smile, while also offering a profound display of creative imagination.