or things that are on my mind, whether that's Michael Jackson or David Bowie," he explained. "I like not feeling like (my work) is high brow or low brow, in terms of the cultural references, but that there's a mix from both."The result is a personal and cultural pastiche that is distinctly American, a theme [Terrance] Hayes grapples with in his work. Being engaged with politics, race, identity and history are essential to his understanding of American writing, but he doesn't limit this engagement to one focus.
from The Courier-Journal: Poet Hayes uses painting to relax
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