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About the book On The Verge
THE EMOTIONAL WORLD OF EVERYDAY OBJECTS
All places are manoeuvred and traversed by the trajectories of these symbolic or real pilgrimages. -Michel de Certeau, The Practice of Everyday Life
I find joy in arranging objects. These “symbolic or real pilgrimages” can take many forms, from the little things we do every day in our homes to bigger things we set out to achieve. Even ordinary objects like dishcloths, mirrors, and chairs can change and become more important to us as our thoughts and feelings change about them. This collection of my writings from the past six years shows you my vivid and imaginative visions of ordinary moments with objects. It also shows you the shared experiences of loss and loneliness that people go through during personal and global conflicts. These poems and prose are like my spiritual journeys. Through them, I collect and express a deeper, more expansive understanding of the complexities of life.
-Claire Lee, 2025
Excerpt from Foreword
A love letter to life, a periodic table for loss, a quotient and potion for solitude… There are times when the rush to turn scars into stars takes away the chance to sense how pain moves. Claire’s words defy. – Yang Yeung, writer, curator, educator
Sample from the book
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Self-published
Cover artwork “Out of Touch” and book design by Claire Lee
First Edition, 2025, English
5 x 8-inch, paperback, 120 pages, woodfree paper
Book Review in Cha: An Asian Literary Journal
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About Claire Lee, the author
Claire Lee, a visual artist from Hong Kong, has exhibited her paintings and multimedia artworks both domestically and internationally throughout her career. Her poetry has been published in various anthologies, including Not a Muse by Haven Books and Voice & Verse Poetry Magazine, and has been featured in the Asia Art Archive and other platforms. Claire has also performed at events such as Kubrick Poetry at the University of Hong Kong, the Fringe Theatre for Hong Kong International Literary Festival, and the Hong Kong Book Fair.