May 23, 3:00 p.m.
This is a free event, donations appreciated.
"I'm taking one of the most iconic images of destruction of the 20th century and turning it into something positive." S.A. Griffin
The Poetry Bomb is a former Vietnam era military practice bomb that has been converted by poet S.A. Griffin into an art object filled with poetry from around the world. "Elsie" is the first and only poetry bomb ever created. Published and anthologized widely, Griffin is the co-editor of The Outlaw Bible of American Poetry and also is a member of the performance poetry ensemble The Carma Bums. He was named best performance poet by Wanda Coleman for the LA Weekly. The Poetry Bomb Couch Surfing Across America Tour of Words 2010 will take Mr. Griffin five weeks around the U.S. appearing at 27 different venues and driving approximately 10,000 miles; he will surf many couches. S.A. lives, loves and works in Los Angeles. He is a Vietnam era veteran of the USAF, husband and father. A working actor for 32 years, his credits include "Pale Rider", "Let It Ride", "Perry Mason", "Matlock", "Twins", "Dexter", "Designing Women", "Las Vegas" and over 150 commercials.
Photo of S.A. Griffin with the converted Poetry Bomb is by Bruce Dickson
Link to a recent story/interview: http://alibi.com/index.php?story=31913&scn=art
