Alix briefly meets an accomplished artist at a coworker's dinner party and subsequently sits for a painting that becomes well-known. But Alix is neither a one-trick pony nor an ing???nue; she's 47 and embarking on her own painting and teaching journeys while starting her life over with her young son. This collection of narrative poetry spans years and POVs-including Alix; her son, Sam; her ex; and her colleague, Meghan-and explores what it means to pursue artistic passion, the personal meanings we overlay onto art and ...
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Alix briefly meets an accomplished artist at a coworker's dinner party and subsequently sits for a painting that becomes well-known. But Alix is neither a one-trick pony nor an ing???nue; she's 47 and embarking on her own painting and teaching journeys while starting her life over with her young son. This collection of narrative poetry spans years and POVs-including Alix; her son, Sam; her ex; and her colleague, Meghan-and explores what it means to pursue artistic passion, the personal meanings we overlay onto art and artists in a society not conducive to art-making, ambition at midlife, the indirect route to so-called overnight success, and more. Includes Questions for Discussion, Reflection, or Journaling as well as Additional Reading Suggestions.
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Does It Look Like Her?, by Melanie Faith, is a striking poetry collection that dives deep into the world of art, identity, and transformation. Through Alix�s story, a middle-aged mother and artist, the book unpacks her journey to self-discovery amid life�s curveballs, from raising a child alone to trying her hand at painting after a divorce. The poems center around a painting of Alix, viewed through various lenses of loved ones and strangers, challenging her sense of self and offering a reflection on how art can both capture and distort us.
Faithââ?¬â?¢s writing is intimate and layered, bringing the reader right into Alixââ?¬â?¢s headspace and the life sheââ?¬â?¢s balancing between motherhood, art, and personal growth. The author creates moments that are so honestly raw, they pull at your heartstrings and make Alix so relatable. Faithââ?¬â?¢s language is simple yet powerful, with lines that resonate long after reading, like in ââ?¬Å"Self-Portraitââ?¬Â? where Alixââ?¬â?¢s journey to capture her essence becomes a metaphor for her broader life struggles.
Another thing I liked is the layered perspectives Faith offers. Through different viewpoints, we see how one image can evoke wildly different responses. Each perspective is painted with a sharp, emotional brush that gives a new angle on Alix�s character each time. The varying opinions on the portrait make it clear that art doesn�t just reveal it mirrors what the viewer brings to it. Alix�s uncertainties about the painting are a reminder of the complex relationship between self-perception and public persona.
For anyone who�s ever felt uncertain or started anew, Does It Look Like Her? is a touching read. It�s perfect for lovers of poetry and visual art and anyone navigating a later-in-life passion. Faith�s words resonate and make Alix�s journey a quiet triumph that lingers long after you finish the book.
