Writing is very different than Visual Art. It is mediated by the written language. As an activity it is integral to my creative process.
Creative Writing: Poetry
A collection of Poetry will be added as a separate page. In the meantime, here are two samples:
Ordinary Magic
Life is full of ordinary magic,
in eyes, words, and, actions.
Look around.
It is not large things,
or major events,
that make the world
a living thing.
It is filled with commonplace miracles
between friends
and among strangers.
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Indiscreet
When Nick the Brick was indiscreet,
They wrapped cement around his feet,
They wrapped cement around his feet,
And pushed him off into the bay,
To chat with fishes every day.
And with a Salmon he did gab,
'bout who'd been good, and who'd been stabbed.
Then one day upon a hook,
They caught a fish who knew the crooks.
They caught a fish who knew the crooks.
An aquatic witness at the trial,
Made the case for crimes so vile,
And in the jail, agreed the mobsters,
We should have put him with the lobsters.
This last one was written as part of a group writing exercise at the Inkwell Writer's Group. The group was given the word "Indiscreet" and given 10 minutes to write a poem.
Creative Writing: Theatre
Recently I adapted a play "In My Salad Days When I was Green" (performed in 1995 at the Princess Cinema in Waterloo) into a one act play, and it was produced with the help of a local theatre company. During the production we acted very collectively, it was a very rewarding experience. It allowed me as a writer to experience the development of the characters with perspectives of others. The script was modified during preparation, and original music was included.
Downtown: A Philosophical Romance
Recorded Live on a small camera, please excuse the video and sound quality.
If you have stereo you can turn down the piano by adjusting the balance.
If you have stereo you can turn down the piano by adjusting the balance.
Performed at The Oakville Players' One Act Nights May 24th and 25th 2013
Written by Derik Hawley
Directed by Abbe Osicka and Derik Hawley
Starring: John Ambury, Jordan Brunet, Ryan Brock, Cheyenne Wheeler
Music Performed by: Brian Hayman
Summertime by George Gershwin, Kierkegaard's Voyage by Brian Hayman,
Circle for Two by Brian Hayman
Editing, Graphic Design, and, Publishing
Besides Creative Writing I am involved in Editing and Publishing. It provides an opportunity to help people develop and share their ideas - an activity which enriches the creative process. Much of the work is in a corporate context; however I also work with private clients.
Recently I had the opportunity to work with Erina Booker and David Kessler on their recent book. The work features a collaboration of Erina's poetry and David's innovative digital art.
I am always interested in discussing new projects, whether in a corporate or personal context. Services include editing, publishing, graphic design for publication, presentation and web sites. I can be contacted at hawleyderik@gmail.com.
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