Hi. I'm entering a textile design contest where the theme is to design a fabric repeat based on a poem. I've decided to do mine on Bukowski, no particular poem, but the man himself. I wanted to pick your brains on what kind of imagery conjures Bukowski to you? I have the usual suspects in mind that epitomize the hard living he was famous for: booze, smokes, betting stubs, envelope, ham on rye - but what about more lyrical imagery, like a blue bird..? I'd love to hear any thoughts you might have on this.
P.S. I will not win this contest or even come close. I'm not even sure what I'd do with the fabric when it's done.
P.S. I will not win this contest or even come close. I'm not even sure what I'd do with the fabric when it's done.