We Look at the World to See the Earth

Ed Roberson is an acclaimed poet interested in the environment, visuality, and spirituality. He is the author of numerous collections of poetry, including To See the Earth Before the End of the World; Voices Cast Out to Talk Us In, winner of the Iowa Poetry Prize; and Asked What Has Changed, a finalist for the Griffin Poetry Prize. His poetry has also appeared in numerous anthologies, including The Best American Poetry 2004 and Primary Trouble: An Anthology of Contemporary American Poetry. His honors include the Jackson Poetry Prize, the Stephen Henderson Critics Award for Achievement in Literature, the Shelley Memorial Award, and the PEN/Voelcker Award. In January 2023, Roberson was elected to become a Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets.

Jaume Llorens is an award-winning photographer born in Porqueres, near Girona, Catalonia. Through his photography, he approaches nature and landscape contemplatively, alone and in silence. Jaume’s work has been exhibited internationally, including at LensCulture in New York and Photo London. His recognitions include awards from LensCulture, Photolucida Critical Mass, and the Barcelona International Photography Awards.