For The Second Life, Holly Summerson has animated, collaged and coded this virtual exploration of queerness, joy and transformation in Edwin Morgan’s work. Moving Out Through Stars is an interactive journey through the poetry of Edwin Morgan, with mixed-media animation, artwork and poetry-readings inspired by his words and scrapbooks. You can experience her interactive website here, and we have embedded the animated videos below.
At the Television Set. Poem by Edwin Morgan. Animation by Holly Summerson. Reading by Moses Anderson.
One Cigarette. Poem by Edwin Morgan. Animation by Holly Summerson. Reading by Moses Anderson.
Blackbird Marigolds. Poem by Edwin Morgan. Animation by Holly Summerson. Reading by Moses Anderson.
Strawberries. Poem by Edwin Morgan. Animation by Holly Summerson. Reading by Moses Anderson.
Bonfires I. Poem by Edwin Morgan. Animation by Holly Summerson. Reading by Moses Anderson.
Bonfires II. Poem by Edwin Morgan. Animation by Holly Summerson. Reading by Moses Anderson.
Bonfires III. Poem by Edwin Morgan. Animation by Holly Summerson. Reading by Moses Anderson.
Persuasion. Poem by Edwin Morgan. Animation by Holly Summerson. Reading by Holly Summerson.
Edwin Morgan Trust 