Publisher: Deep South, South Africa
Skeptical Erections is a book of
startling visual and verbal imagination. In his poems Sapeta describes
the deception and self-loathing prevalent in the people he encounters in
his world, including (or perhaps especially) himself. Despite their
distortions, however, the characters who come alive in these poems are
depicted with respect and compassion.
Price range: £17.00 through £18.00
About the author
Mxolisi Dolla Sapeta, born 1967, is a full time painter, sculptor, poet,
and art teacher, who lives in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth. His work
has been widely exhibited in South Africa and overseas. Sapeta taught
art for six years at Port Elizabeth College, and now runs art classes in
local schools. In 2016 he completed an MA in Creative Writing at Rhodes
University.
Review
“Reading Skeptical Erections makes it quickly apparent that
drawing too sharp a distinction between Sapeta’s art and his poetry
would miss a rather important point: Skeptical Erections is a canvas and Sapeta’s words his paint.”
Tom Penfold, Africa in Words
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