A Multimedia Exploration of the Story of Vulcan, Blending Film, Poetry, Sound, Music, Art and Science
A Multimedia Exploration of the Story of Vulcan, Blending Film, Poetry, Sound, Music, Art and Science
These pages feature Carolyn Waudby‘s beautifully crafted, evocative and original poems. Her verses are pared back, bold, precise, yet delicately steeped in resonance, each word filled with a sense of connection, and the warmth of humanity.
Some of these words also feature in the Music & Sounds section of the site, delivered in Carolyn’s crystalline tones. They are integrated, in various ways, into the Films too.
Carolyn’s poetry blends with longer form text, exploring the history of Vulcan, a major inspiration for the project, on the Mythology pages. She also documents the progression of the Cradle of Fire initiative, exploring the interconnected communities within Sheffield, where she both lives and works.
Given Mt Etna’s recent and potentially ongoing eruptions, my lava poem is a timely reminder of the power of natural geological forces. lava birthed in the mouth of the mountain...
9 August 2024
Having written the first three poems, I realised one of the challenges as a writer is conveying the complex story of Vulcan using minimal text that will be appropriate for...
28 July 2024
During our first team research visit to Sheffield, Carolyn shared her Vulcan inspired poems with Kim, Heather and I. Our composer Kim and soprano Heather are from Australia but worked...
29 May 2024
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Cradle of Fire is a research and development project, supported by public funds from Arts Council England. We are also grateful for support from our partners and creative collaborators. Read more on the dedicated About pages.
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