Detail of the artwork. The word "dreams" is written twice in capital letters, once in purple, once in green, forming a frame around an excerpt of the poem. Detail of the artwork. The word "dreams" is written twice in capital letters, once in purple, once in green, forming a frame around an excerpt of the poem. Detail of the artwork. The word "dreams" is written twice in capital letters, once in purple, once in green, forming a frame around an excerpt of the poem. Detail of the artwork. The word "dreams" is written twice in capital letters, once in purple, once in green, forming a frame around an excerpt of the poem.

Typoetry: Charlynne Bryan x Andre Taxeira Da Silva

Typoetry: Charlynne Bryan x Andre Taxeira Da Silva

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May 2022

This poem by Charlynne Bryan, designed by Andre Taxeira Da Silva, can be found at Central Park Café, Bartle Avenue, East Ham, London E6 3AJ and at Stratford Library, 3 The Grove, London E15 1EL

I've taken to clouds
and mimic their sky
as I float across streets
straying cities; unnoticed.
On days I storm: hold people to ransom
demanding a reprieve.
On other days, I barely whisper
dusting and still, I fluff.
I am nothing short of grace.
I disappear. I roll away
I assemble, I return.
I reclaim.
And like the clouds passing by
I too use impossibility
to rebuild dreams beyond.

By Charlynne Bryan

Central Park Café, Bartle Avenue, East Ham, London E6 3AJ
Since 2017 Central Park Café has been operated by Bread Club founder Sophie Downer and her team. Sophie has worked for Theo Randall, The River Cafe, The Anchor and Hope and most recently at Vinarius in Bow. The team is passionate about making fantastic quality products, bringing artisanal baking and cookery to Central Park and the East Ham Community. Monday–Sunday, 9am to 3pm. Learn more: Website | Instagram | Facebook

Stratford Library, 3 The Grove, London E15 1EL (picture)
‍There are ten libraries across Newham, each offering a range of services and community activities, as well as a fantastic selection of books and other reading material. Monday–Saturday, 9am to 8pm. Sunday, noon to 4pm. Learn more.

Photography by Calum Douglas

Charlynne Bryan is a poet based in Newham and a member of Newham Poetry Group.

Design by Andre Taxeira Da Silva, Master Type Design, ECAL/Universityof Art and Design of Lausanne. Learn more: ECAL MATD | ECAL MATD Instagram

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Typoetry is a showcase of poetry and Swiss graphic design. Around 30 works by poets from Switzerland, the UK and Newham are forming artistic trails in the London Borough of Newham from 20 May to 17 July 2022. Learn more.

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