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This is what Americans say about them-selves (words after Mark Manson): The greatest flaw of American culture seems to be its blind self-absorption. In the past it hurt only other countries. But now our blind ambition for progress is starting to hurt ourselves. We became obsessed with fear and now fear everything. How can we call America a democracy when we are unable to differentiate between a modern social democracy and democratic socialism and bluntly call it all communism. Yet, referring to ""saving our democracy"" when we practice an oligarchy! There are many things I love about America, and this is why America became my adopted home. I certainly do not hate money or for that matter, America. But my turbulent European upbringing taught me to be critical and to be on the watch. I could tell you many beautiful stories about America. Sometimes its naivet or freshness that brings tears to my eyes, which inspires me to write poems of endearment, which in turn lets me rest in all its lush lands and seascapes and, above all... America lets me be... who I am. European is my house and being American, are my daily chores. Freedom to me is not the national popular indoctrination of superiority but to be open-minded and not to be the tyrant of one's own mind. Eike considers his poetry ""post-modern DADA"". ""Subversive and irreverent, DADA, more than any other movement, had shaken society's notions of art and cultural production. Fiercely anti-authoritarian and anti-hierarchical, DADA questioned the myth of originality, suggesting instead that everybody should be an artist. Anything could be art"".

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Sculpitti, Eike Waltz's new book, is a fusion of art and poetry in a world that is sometimes autobiographical, often political, certainly social, and intellectually challenging. Created and named Sculpitti by Waltz, the sculptures in this book are the embodiment of the ephemeral--while the nuance within his poignant and thought-provoking poetry offers a new perspective and interpretation with every repeated reading. Every poem offers a brief glimpse of a particular reality. His writing is crisp yet is fluid and flows effortlessly, creating a sense of intimacy that both captivating and enthralling. Waltz's use of specific language and vivid imagery allows readers to fully immerse themselves in the primacy of the moment. This book not only celebrates the beauty of art and poetry but also challenges traditional notions of what defines each medium. With Sculpitti, Waltz has created a masterpiece that demonstrates the limitless potential of combining art and writing. Sculpitti is not just a book of art and poetry, but a work of art in itself--a true testament to the beauty and power of both mediums combined. Dan Speers . . . Poet Laureate, Haverhill, MA...Dec. 2023

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Eike Waltz enjoyed a twofold career as a ballet dancer and as an US based international electronics industry consultant (US citizen since 1995). He studied fine art and industrial design at the Royal College of Art in London (MDesRCA). After the events of 911, he began to write and perform about what he saw. Eike lives in Santa Cruz CA and publishes six books. Visit his website www.f-artstatements.com and find under Eike info on poetry activity and publications!

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