starve

A few months ago I was asked to shoot a local poetry session, at which, I was told, the renowned Canadian poet, Rose Condo would be performing.  I've always loved poetry so, although I wasn't familiar with Rose at that point, I was happy to record the event. When Rose took the floor I was instantly mesmerised.  Not only was she charismatic but the performance had a combination of warmth, intimacy and humour, the like of which I hadn't seen before.  As Rose started to slice baguettes, spreading them with butter and hummus, and handing them round to the audience she began performing…