Ms. French, busking in Kensington Market. August, 2014
The Peeps:
Whitney French is a poet, educator and literacy advocate in Toronto, and her work is a featured perk this last week of our IndieGoGo campaign!
A nomad of sorts, Whitney and her poetry encapsulate the art behind the travelling salesman motif. She crisscrosses the city, reaching out to curious bystanders, eager to understand and be part of her story. Her mission is to weave a poem on the spot – blood, sweat, tears & laughs – incorporating three words chosen by the customer. To add to the performance, she types it out on an old typewriter she has lugged around since her youth.
Her passion, gusto and spunk are the selling points once she performs the spontaneous poem to her patrons. They are then bewitched and wowed by the unique experience. No ruse.
The Perks:
“Poem by Whitney French” based off 3 words of your choice ($25)
“Poem by Whitney French” based off 3 words of your choice + Video performance ($40)
These perks both include: special mention on website + pin + postcard + digital copy of film.
Artist Website: http://writinginatree.com
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