Bio and Overview:
Step into the captivating world of Preston Losack, a versatile writer, poet, and editor who skillfully wields words to explore the depth of human emotions and experiences. With a background rich in philosophy and literary artistry, Preston's creations resonate on both intellectual and emotional levels.
Upcoming Projects:
Exciting ventures are on the horizon:
- Participant in #NieuweStukken theater-writing program by Fonds Podiumkunsten through Explore the North 2023-2024.
- Host of the engaging "Preston's Poetry Podcast”, made through a starting grant from the Nederlands Letterenfonds.
- Anticipated role as Resident artist for Dictieland at Explore the North Festival, Nov 24.
- Live podcast with Tsead Bruinja. It will be on Nov 26th, 19:30.
Professional CV and Past Projects:
Explore the tapestry of Preston's journey through an array of artistic endeavors:
- Resident artist, Dictieland for Wintertuin Festival 2023.
- Published poem "Dit komt echt dichtbij," De Moanne.
- Live performance of Oorlog en Vrede, or Telling my Dog about the war in Ukraine," "lepenUp Live.
- Poem and interview/article "Oorlog en Vrede,"De Moanne.
- Poem "Lig Maar Even," Explore the North Festival, Leeuwarden Courant. video text
- "Zottekoning," Poet of the Month, RIXT dichterskollektyf, June 2022.
Original Nederlands
EN translation: by Preston Losack and Trevor Scarse
Frisian translation: by Joel Hut - Performance "Crossing iis," Operaesje Fers anniversary celebration, Tresoar.
- Poem "To Dry Feet," LETTER, Leeuwarden City of Literature, July 2027.
- Collaborative poem/painting "It Frysk is Ek Myn Memmetaal," LOST WORDS exhibition.
- Original poems "Wisdom, Sint Jacobsplein Leuven," composed for chamber orchestra by Yentl Tijssens.
- Editor and illustrator of "In Those Shoes" by Lee Duggan, Contraband Books 2023.