{"product_id":"2940046064506","title":"Unicorns and Dark Chocolate: Eros, Aphrodesia and Existence","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe poetry of Northern California artist Marques Vickers explores the inspirations behind eros, aphrodesia and existence in his 300+ poem compilation recorded over thirty-five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I spend my life ripping the skin off of words, exploring and hoping…” Succinct expression capsules Northern California artist Marques Vickers’ poetic work “Unicorns and Dark Chocolate”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVickers sheds the mythological orientations behind his own formation into a cohesive exploration of inspiration and eroticism. As he the painter must lift his brush to express visually, he the poet must elevate language beyond the evident and obvious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy examining his own-mirrored reflections, Vickers navigates an elemental path amidst the chaos of existence. He attempts to pierce through our subconscious surface to reveal the wellspring behind our thoughts and actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArt is romance, romance is art. His transparency of thought becomes his instrument for transfiguration. His language remains as concise and distinct as his tinted palette.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marques Vickers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47075158982896,"sku":"2940046064506","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046064506_p0.jpg?v=1763998239","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046064506","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}