Microreview: Crear un común habitar

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From Andrés González Berríos: Creating a common habitation, 2019. English by Daniel Godínez Nivón.
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From Andrés González Berríos: Creating a common habitation, 2019. English by Daniel Godínez Nivón.
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From Andrés González Berríos: Creating a common habitation, 2019. English by Daniel Godínez Nivón.
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From Andrés González Berríos: Creating a common habitation, 2019. English by Daniel Godínez Nivón.
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From Andrés González Berríos: Creating a common habitation, 2019. English by Daniel Godínez Nivón.
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From Andrés González Berríos: Creating a common habitation, 2019. English by Daniel Godínez Nivón.
Date
2024 October
Subtitle
Daniel Godínez Nivón reviews Andrés González Berríos: Creating a common habitation: Reflections, exercises and texts for ecopoetic workshops. The Eternal Return Home: Mexico City, 2019 (Spanish)
Type
microreview
Author / Publisher
Daniel Godínez Nivón for NewsLibrary
Author Info

Daniel Godínez Nivón (Ciudad de México, 1985) is a visual artist based in Mexico and the Netherlands, educator, and independent researcher. His artistic practice intertwines social participation, education, and collective knowledge.

https://www.danielgodineznivon.com

Publication Language

Spanish

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Reviewed Publication

Andrés González Berríos: Crear un común habitar: reflexiones, ejercicios y textos para talleres ecopoéticos. Editorial El eterno retorno a casa: Ciudad de México, 2019.

"What does a cactus say to the rain? What does the rain say to the cactus?" In dialogue, words can heal, invoke contemplation, and spark compassion. ‘Crear un común habitar’ (‘Creating a common habitation’) by Andrés González Berríos is a poetic toolkit weaving together reflections, exercises, and discussions designed to nurture ecopoetic workshops and foster ecological awareness.

The publication is deeply rooted in the principles of ecopoetry, advocating for an ethical, situated, and communal approach to poetic expression. It cultivates concerns, sows explorations, and knits diverse knowledge, making it an enduring effort to engage readers in sustainable dialogue with our environment.

“How is the name of a river born?” Like a poem finding its words, a river’s name emerges from the landscapes it carves and the communities it sustains, echoing in the murmurs and roars of its journey.

By framing eco-poetry as a lifelong practice, González Berríos invites each reader to delve into and embrace this form of creative activism. The publication acts as a clarion call to reflect on and respond to our ecological challenges, making it essential reading for anyone committed to environmental advocacy through the power of words.