Mistake Poetry
Finding Poetry Within Translation Errors and Everyday Language
Self-Initiated Project, 2024
Editorial Design | Experimental Type Design | Language Systems
Editorial Design | Experimental Type Design | Language Systems
Mistake Poetry explores the poetic potential hidden within everyday language errors. By collecting and visualising translation mistakes from different contexts, the project reveals how linguistic “errors” can generate unexpected imagery and meaning. It questions linguistic norms and reflects on how language rules shape perception and expression.
Construction
Inspiration - Everyday Dialogue
A moment from everyday conversation where “sunbath” was reimagined as “sunshine shower”. This linguistic deviation became the initial trigger for exploring how non-standard expressions can generate poetic imagery.
A moment from everyday conversation where “sunbath” was reimagined as “sunshine shower”. This linguistic deviation became the initial trigger for exploring how non-standard expressions can generate poetic imagery.
On the Internet
Critical Reflection
Do people care too much about the standardized expression of language and miss the beauty of language itself?
Do people care too much about the standardized expression of language and miss the beauty of language itself?
Material Collection