In the foreword of "Sisu," the nostalgic, winsome collection of poetry and artwork by Aura Levitas, the poet and artist shares the translation for the Finnish word that serves as title of her work. Defined as perseverance, guts, or grit, the word aptly describes the journey of this Brooklyn-born dancer and artist who graced Broadway stages, showed her artwork at New York galleries, and endured a host of romances.
Through the written word and mixed-media and collage, Levitas offers a glimpse into her charmed and deeply felt world in this eclectic array of poems that captures a life of...
In the foreword of "Sisu," the nostalgic, winsome collection of poetry and artwork by Aura Levitas, the poet and artist shares the translation for ...
Author Aura Levitas has spent her life pursuing beauty. First as a dancer, then as a mixed media and collage artist, and now as poet, she seeks to capture the powerful essence and dynamism of the world around her and translate it into visual and literary displays.
Following her acclaimed collection of poetry and art, "Sisu," Levitas treats readers to another glimpse of her deftly honed powers of perception and keen aesthetic sensibilities in "Time Step."
Exploring the greatest, and yet most basic themes in life, Levitas imbues a literary quality into even the most mundane of topics....
Author Aura Levitas has spent her life pursuing beauty. First as a dancer, then as a mixed media and collage artist, and now as poet, she seeks to ...
