
Meet Vikki C., a visionary poet and storyteller whose recent work vibrates with the clarity of a refined voice, exploring the intricate dance between ecology, existentialism, and the human condition. Vikki’s poetry transcends conventional boundaries, both in form and theme, aiming to encapsulate the seamless and multifaceted nature of human experience. Her writing seeks not just to narrate but to awaken, urging readers to see the universal in the personal through a lens of wonder and introspection, ‘I like to think I reside in the space between curiosity and creativity and that everyone is an artist waiting for their calling.’
Vikki employs constraints in her poetry to mirror the physical, cultural, and spiritual barriers that shape our lives. She delves into the personal to reflect on the universal, using everyday moments as a canvas to project a deeper, often uncharted, exploration of existence. This method of defamiliarising the ordinary invites readers into poetry of discovery and empathy, where the known meets the mysterious, and realism blends with speculative wonder, ‘I turned to poetry as a form of meditation and healing.’
In the past two years, Vikki has sharpened her focus on stylistic refinement and thematic depth, driven by a commitment to challenge and expand the reader’s perspective. Influenced by the philosophical inquiries of Descartes and Sartre, her work navigates the metaphysical, born from a personal journey through life’s demands and seeking solace in the meditative power of poetry.’ Am I philosophical? […] When I leave this planet, I hope it’s through one of the strange doors I’ve already tried to open during my lifetime.’
Vikki’s creative sanctuary is found in serene cafes, surrounded by nature or overlooking vibrant scenes, where the simplicity of pen and paper suffices to channel her muse. This setting, coupled with the ritual of reading and the accompaniment of light music, forms the ideal backdrop for her to transition into the creative realm, ‘I am drawn to the language of music. Its rhythm and contrapuntal expressions.’ Her engagement with art and music, especially her improvisational piano play, enriches her poetic voice, weaving a tapestry of sensory experiences into her writing, ‘I write how I visualise the poem, like a live painting’.
Where Sands Run Finest, Vikki’s latest poetry collection, embodies her journey of self-discovery, and is a testament to the transformative power of poetry to navigate the complexities of identity and belonging, ‘Our real life runs in tandem with the poetic film we create on the page. My latest poetry collection Where Sands Run Finest captures this cache of experiences through a defamiliarised lens. The film so far, anyway…’ Her work, featured in prestigious venues worldwide, reflects a dedication to exploring the depths of human experience, inviting readers into a world where the poetic film of life unfolds in layers of meaning and beauty.
Vikki C. stands as a beacon for those who seek poetry that bridges the gap between the esoteric and the tangible, offering a gateway to thoughts and emotions that resonate long after the last verse is read.
‘If you close your eyes, a shower of notes becomes a whole song, brought in on a white tide.’
Vikki C., Enduring the Artist’s Mirror