Symmetric of Bone
‘These poems are elemental, crackling with heat, alive and finely wrought. Searching for moments of quiet intimacy against the sounds and textures of the city, these poems hold the contradictions of our bodies and our desires: hard and soft, liquid and abrasive.’ - Nina Mingya Powles
Inspired by the work of acclaimed jewellery designer Elsa Peretti, “Symmetric of Bone” is a lyrical and personal response to art and glamour.
Here, Troy Cabida borrows strength and energy from Peretti's jewellery as he tackles the homophobia, racism, and heartbreak that comes with contemporary urban life.
fourteen poems, 2024