Charisma of the Sun
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Abstract
Book Talk: Charisma of the Sun explores the palpable energy of charisma, a spiritual as well as somatic libidinal force present in all living beings. What are the spiritual, ecological and socio-political implications of a dynamic such as charisma? How can charisma, an attractive, compelling, relational energy, be activated when it is dormant? This presentation seeks to understand the ways in which charisma and solar power are energetic, transformative forces capable of revitalizing the individual, society and ecosystem.
Presenter Biography
Brenda Iijima is a poet, novelist, playwright, choreographer and visual artist. She is the author of nine books of poetry. Her involvements occur at the intersections of genre, mode, receptivity, and field of study. Her novel, Presence was published by University of Georgia Press in 2024. Iijima is the founding editor-publisher of Portable Press at Yo-Yo Labs. She lives in Brooklyn.