Home on the Move

This anthology titled Home on the Move explores themes of home and belonging through poetry and artistic collaboration across multiple countries.

The anthology Home on the Move is a multilingual collection that emerges from the touring project of the same name. It brings together a diverse group of filmmakers, translators, artists, and poets from Romania, Poland, France, Spain, and the UK. This unique collaboration seeks to explore the evolving concepts of 'home' in the context of unprecedented migration, offering a rich tapestry of voices that reflect on belonging and identity.

At the heart of Home on the Move are two poems that serve as anchors for this exploration. The first, 'HOME' by Deryn Rees-Jones, a TS Eliot Prize-shortlisted poet, traces a journey from the UK through France to Spain and back. The second, 'DOM. KONSTRUKCJA W PROCESIE SADOWYM' ('Home. Structure on Trial') by Polish poet Rafal Gawin, reflects his travels from Poland to the UK and back, inspired by the landscapes and cultures he encountered. Each poem is accompanied by translations crafted by literary translators and local film artists, enriching the reading experience with visual interpretations.

This collection not only interrogates the meaning of home but also emphasizes the fluidity of language and culture in a world marked by movement. Home on the Move invites readers to engage with the complexities of home, belonging, and the transformative power of poetry in the face of change.