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Poetry and painting presented in juxtaposition allow the artforms to inform each other. Text and texture, image and metaphor mesh to offer new context. Kyle Hawke's musings on life, meaning, and purpose blend with the abstract and impressionist visions of Wade Edwards to spark new insights on identity, the human condition, and the opportunity inherent in each moment. whispers of humanity is a unique celebration of and in two artforms, bridging the gaps between them and, just possibly, between us.

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...delves deep into the psyche of personal potential with a clear resounding voice... The innate talents of Kyle Hawke and Wade Edwards, blended in verse and art, are monumental indeed and shine like a wishing star on every polished page. -- Candice James, Poet Laureate Emerita, New Westminster, BC ...a stunning combination of words and images that make every page of this beautiful book a surprise... the kind of surprise one usually finds when turning the corner in a garden filled with riotous, varied blooms -- Brad Fraser, Playwright/Director At once raw and visceral, transcendent and luminous, whispers of humanity moves beyond the union of image and word to become a primer on being fully human. ... This exceptional collection does not simper for the pretty and the pleasant, but intoxicates and entreats us, caresses and provokes us... transforms the secular into the sacred, the mundane into the magical. It is entirely human. -- Sylvia Taylor, Author of The Fisher Queen and Beckoned by the Sea ...work of great beauty and fire... traverses many landscapes, but always with a keen awareness of narrative and imagery... made even more intense and lovely with the perfect union of art and word. -- Jude Neale, Author of 7 books including A Blooming This merging of words and art is vibrantly alive. The combination... makes the words jump off the page in a way that's almost audible. -- Heidi Greco, Author of Practical Anxiety ...provides an escape into the realms of the creative, finding meaning in Kyle's words while getting lost in Wade's imagery... The words seem to flow around the pages but are delightfully contained by the originative imagery that pulls, twists, fades, and at times controls the direction in which they appear to you. -- James Picard, Artist/Director/Filmmaker

"""...delves deep into the psyche of personal potential with a clear resounding voice... The innate talents of Kyle Hawke and Wade Edwards, blended in verse and art, are monumental indeed and shine like a wishing star on every polished page."" -- Candice James, Poet Laureate Emerita, New Westminster, BC "" ...a stunning combination of words and images that make every page of this beautiful book a surprise... the kind of surprise one usually finds when turning the corner in a garden filled with riotous, varied blooms "" -- Brad Fraser, Playwright/Director "" At once raw and visceral, transcendent and luminous, whispers of humanity moves beyond the union of image and word to become a primer on being fully human. ... This exceptional collection does not simper for the pretty and the pleasant, but intoxicates and entreats us, caresses and provokes us... transforms the secular into the sacred, the mundane into the magical. It is entirely human. "" -- Sylvia Taylor, Author of The Fisher Queen and Beckoned by the Sea "" ...work of great beauty and fire... traverses many landscapes, but always with a keen awareness of narrative and imagery... made even more intense and lovely with the perfect union of art and word."" -- Jude Neale, Author of 7 books including A Blooming "" This merging of words and art is vibrantly alive. The combination... makes the words jump off the page in a way that's almost audible."" -- Heidi Greco, Author of Practical Anxiety "" ...provides an escape into the realms of the creative, finding meaning in Kyle's words while getting lost in Wade's imagery... The words seem to flow around the pages but are delightfully contained by the originative imagery that pulls, twists, fades, and at times controls the direction in which they appear to you."" -- James Picard, Artist/Director/Filmmaker"

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Kyle Hawke has been performing spoken word since the 1990s. Preferring to perform with musicians and painters, he founded the Voice on Canvas and Bohemian Caress reading series, both of which saw performance poetry, improvised music, and live painting concurrently on stage. He's also been active with various literary non-profit groups. Themes of identity, universality, and the moment figure significantly in Kyle's work. Working in juxtaposition with other artforms has always fascinated him, leading to many ekphrastic poems and many performances with painters and musicians. He feels that having multiple voices speak to a theme or comment on each other adds focus on what is universal, adding new context to each voice. whispers of humanity is Kyle's first collection of poetry in book form. He lives in Vancouver, BC. A prolific creator, Wade Edwards aims to examine every vantage offered by human variation. Self-taught but inspired by artists as diverse as da Vinci, Monet, and Wilson Bickford, his work explores abstract and impressionist themes through constantly shifting and evolving techniques as suits the moment and subject. Wade has shown his work from coast to coast. He was a partner in the Avenue Gallery, the feature in-store painter for the Davie Art Shop, a regular live painter for the Bohemian Caress series, and winner of a national competition which saw his work displayed on advertising boards nationally. Having come to the canvas later in life than many, Wade develops his own techniques as he goes. While respecting formal structures and approaches, he feels most comfortable letting his brushes be his eyes and throwing himself whole into the work. He looks forward to exploring new forms and techniques as opportunity is sparked by chance or spurred by the muses. whispers of humanity is Wade's first published collection of paintings. He lives in Vancouver, BC.

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