Many years back, inspired by Georges Bataille’s “Le Mort” I did a few paintings.
2 of them you can see here in my blog [Le Mort and Le Mort II]
You can imagine my joy when I got this notification
by a very talented poet [and musician/artist/writer/birdwatcher/tutor/cook] this morning
who wrote this poem after my work.
So here is thecheesewolf‘s [aka Gavin Jones] poem titled: Le Mort
Le Mort
The scratch of ink, the wash of blood,The breath of lust and love and dust,
A wrap of linen (bed or shroud),
The tomb unlocked, a broken frame.
And past this list: a life in flow.
The fluid stains, forbidden pains,
The cold, external brush of god,
Who whispers to the pen: “breed death”.
And death will come, and you will flood
Your skeletal, yet swollen, grave.
The story of your eye encrusts
Itself, accursed, around your core.
The tale, the book, the heart, the brush.
The dead man, draped across the cloth.
After the artwork by Marina Kanavaki – viewable at:
https://marinakanavaki.com/2012/02/07/le-mort/
which was itself inspired by the short story by Georges Bataille.
many thanks to Marina
You can visit his page here
Categories: Appreciation, art, Characters, Concept
Marina Kanavaki 
What a marvelous pairing of eloquent words and brilliant brush strokes! Truly inspiring Marina! 🙂
Thank you, my dear Madhu!!
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A beautiful poem for a beautiful painting by a beautiful artist! 😀
Oh, I agree on the poem, Pink! Thank you, my dear!!
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Marina, breathtaking gems, the painting and the poem! Thanks for sharing they are truly beautiful! Blessings!
Thank you, very much for you kind comment, Wendell. Gavin’s poem is a gem, indeed!
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Congratulations dear Marina, on creating such a brilliant piece of art that inspired a moving poem. You are both very talented!
Hugs to you and wishing you a lovely weekend! 🙂
Ah, thank you my dear FM. You are right, it is a very moving poem!
Hugs back and a wonderful weekend to you too my friend!
🙂 xxxxxx
Fantastic work – both of you.
Thank you, Hook!!
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congratulations for:
After the artwork by Marina Kanavaki – viewable at:
https://marinakanavaki.com/2012/02/07/le-mort/
which was itself inspired by the short story by Georges Bataille.
many thanks to Marina
And many more thanks to you, my dear Frizz.
So weird how Connected we are, isn’t it?!
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Great work Marina and also beautiful poem😃❤
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Thank you, my dear Violet. I agree with you on his poem, it is beautiful!
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Cool Artwork, Marina!
Thank you, Nawfal! 🙂
a stunning collaboration – blew me away – kudos to you both…
Ah, thank you, my dear John!! 🙂
Wow, this is fantastic writing. After seeing your paintings, I understand where his inspiration came from – Marina your work is brilliant!
Fantastic writing indeed, Mary!!! Thank you so much for your kind words, my dear!
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Great works linking and inspiring each other. Very nice marina. 🙂
Thank you so much!
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The key to happiness was perspective, and I’ll be back with KMO in this thread…. but your gratitude is contagious!! I loved that the most verbose expression with words I’ve read here, was one of celebrating somebody else!!! Well met! Let me know if the ceiling caves in, and you need a stormy weather friend! I will fly across the planet to make your frown turn upside down!!
Gratitude is everything and I am so glad it’s contagious! But you know better don’t you?! Yes you do! Thank you so very much for all your kind and supportive words. How noble! Keep riding the tiger!
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coincidences you say?!!! One thing I can surely tell you is that YOU are riding that tiger!
Thank you my friend for the boost and the appreciation. It means the world!
Have a wonderful remaining Tuesday and an even better Wednesday (already for me!)
The painting and the video both give me a sense of grace and speed! Just amazing Marina.
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Thank you very much, Dilip Very glad you like both!
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Quite a powerful, unexpected collaboration. Both works are beautiful.
Thank you so much, Cynthia.
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Hi Marina , exquisite post. The drawing and the poem reflect deep thoughts of our existence .The story leads to the unknown end..Jalal
Unknown indeed, Jalal. Thank you very much for your kind comment.
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The paintings are quite wonderful, Marina, and the peom quite good … a fabulous homage to your work. Well done by both you.
Jamie, thank you very much!
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Being able to inspire creativity in others is a precious gift. See? I told you that you were great!
Aww! It’s Bones speaking, isn’t it?!!
Thank you my friend and it is also precious for me receiving it. Too precious!
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A beautiful pairing of text and image. Intensely expressive.
Ah, thank you Elena. I too find his poem “intensely expressive”. 🙂
Excellent and how complimentary! Nicely done to both of you!
Thank you so much, Ginny! 🙂
Oh, Marina, I am amazed! I feel like the heaviness of the poem is balanced by the sheerness of your oils. What a great collaboration! ~xxx!
What a nice thing to say, Patricia. Thank you so much, my dear. Amazing poem isn’t it?
🙂 xxxx
It is such a moving piece and the inspiration of the written word – perfect. I love this, it has great movement.
Thank you, my dear Donna. It is indeed very emotional work. Have a loveky day! 🙂
What a wonderful poem to go with your art. A great pairing indeed.
It is wonderful, isn’t it? Thank you, Terry!
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Sublimely brilliant! I like your paintings, awesome brushstrokes and media control! You do well my friend and are deserving of all the praise
People you are making me blush! Here: 😳 !
Thank you so very much, Mak.
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Brilliant xxxxx my mind right to that sia song ?> xx you know “She wolf ” xxxxxxx
🙂 love and beauty always xxxx I love your creations M xxx
ur genius xxxx
really are xx
C
Ah, Cat, I love your artistic spontaneity! Love and beauty indeed my dear. Isn’t Gavin’s poem beautiful?!
hugs & xxxx 🙂
it is Gorgeous xxxxxx Marina xxx
how things flow huh ? amazing xxx
xoxooxoxoxoxoxooxxooxox 🙂 🙂 🙂
😉 xxxxxxx
Brilliant, and that goes for both poem and painting…
Thank you, Sue! 🙂 I also think that his poem is brilliant!
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Like it! 😀
Thank you!! 🙂
Fantastic ! Je découvre les 2 peintures, c’est sublime, surtout la femme… quelle force !!!
Arielle, merci beaucoup ma chère. Bataille est un artiste fort.
Both the poem and your painting are great – and combined they are very potent.
Very happy to hear that Richard, thank you!
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Wonderful news and thanks for sharing the news. When I first saw the painting before reading the post, I thought about how it was earlier-Marina. 🙂 … I went to the linked post, and I always enjoy you including closeups that show your intricate detail! There’s always much more than initially meets the eye. 😀
Thank you so much, Frank. Means a gret deal to me!
Have a wonderful day! 🙂
Fantastic, Marina. As deep as it can get.
Rosa, thank you! 🙂