In what ways can Beowulf be said to be similar to the prevelent visual art trend of the time- interlace patterning?   For examples of interlace art you can check out my instagram @jimlockeyartist where i've been making my own.

a bit of a miniature episode in which I discuss the unfortunate use of the term Anglo-saxon by certain sections of the internet. I'm always open to learn and be taught by people who can help me to be more sensitive on issues of racism and inclusion. For now I am posting this episode mostly to signal to any listeners of colour that my use of the term anglo-saxon is not as a term of ethnicity, nor connected to its recent politicisation.

A discussion of Kennings in Old English Poetry what are they, what are some examples from BEOWULF and why should you care?   There's a video to go along with this episode, watch it here: https://youtu.be/C_9RLXI2GpM

Grendel is the first monster we are introduced in Beowulf, I am interested in how he is portayed as an outsider and exile. I explored that in this short piece of creative writing.

BEOWULF Uncertain Fate The changing landscape of destiny in the Anglo-Saxon mind.   I hope you enjoy this episode focussing on a single word from the Old English Poem BEOWULF. We'll also be comparing it to its use in two later poems, 'The Fates of The Apostles' (by Cynewulf) and 'The wanderer'.

We're back for season 2, this season we're going to be taking a deep dive into the Old English Poem BEOWULF. Exploring the text from every angle we can think of.

Jim takes a look back at the first 9 episodes and asks, whats the connection here. Includes- iconoclasm, Beowulf, Dante's Paradiso, Game Boy's and more.

It was a joy to speak to Victoria Foster, artist and creator of Pen & Plant. Victoria has a way of getting to the heart of the matter which I love. It is also interesting to hear yet another experience of sketchbook use that is at once relatable and unique   More from Victoria: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PenAndPlant

This week Jim discusses the old english poem Beowulf, his latest literary obsession. Followed by a short musing about how micro-obsessions can fuel something larger.

Poet writer and creator of 'write like a grrrl' hopped on zoom to discuss writers notebooks. It was a great conversation. We talked about materials, expectation, creative freedom and finding the space for making. If you want to know more about write like a grrrl here is a link -> https://writelikeagrrrl.com/ Follow MIND MILK THEORY on facebook where I'll be uploading my last sketchbook interview in a couple of days time.