whispers of humanity (Paperback or Softback)

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.

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.